In a joyous celebration that has cricket fans buzzing, former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has tied the knot with his girlfriend Sophie Shine. The news broke through social media when teammate Yuzvendra Chahal shared stunning photos from the wedding on Instagram.
The images capture the couple in traditional attire, with Sophie radiant in a white lehenga and Dhawan looking dashing in a matching sherwani. Chahal even posted a fun video of himself dancing alongside the groom, adding a lively touch to the festivities.
This marks Dhawan’s return to married life three years after his divorce from first wife Ayesha Mukherjee in 2023. The couple, who had been dating for some time, had kept their January engagement under wraps before Dhawan shared glimpses online. Fans flooded Chahal’s post with congratulations, celebrating the duo’s happiness.
Dhawan, affectionately known as ‘Gabbar’, shares a son Zoravar with Ayesha, who has custody. The cricketer bid farewell to international cricket in August 2024 after a stellar career boasting 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is, amassing 10,867 runs including 24 centuries.
His standout performance came in the 2013 Champions Trophy, where he scored 363 runs at an average of 90, pivotal to India’s triumph. Dhawan’s aggressive batting, especially overseas, cemented his legacy as one of India’s premier openers. As he embarks on this new chapter, well-wishers hope for continued success both on and off the field.