Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan marries girlfriend Sophie Shine

Former Indian cricket icon Shikhar Dhawan has officially entered matrimony with his partner Sophie Shine in a private ceremony held on February 21. The celebrated sportsman shared exclusive visuals from their wedding through social media platforms, offering fans a glimpse into their joyous celebrations.

The couple radiated elegance in custom-designed attire created by renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra. Through an Instagram post captioned simply “Mr. & Mrs. Dhawan,” the cricketer revealed several cherished moments from the ceremony. The collection included photographs capturing traditional wedding rituals and spontaneous dance celebrations, showcasing the couple’s evident happiness.

Numerous high-profile personalities from cricket and entertainment industries extended their congratulations. Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh posted “Congratulations and God bless, Shikhar Bhai!” while fellow cricketer Ravindra Jadeja also shared warm wishes. Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal attended the ceremony and posted photographic memories with the caption “Mere yaar ki shaadi hai” (My friend’s wedding).

The relationship timeline shows Dhawan and Shine announced their engagement on January 12 via social media with a dreamy photograph and heartfelt caption: “From shared smiles to shared dreams. Grateful for the love, the blessings and every good wish for our engagement as we choose togetherness forever.”

This marriage marks a new chapter for Dhawan following his previous marriage to Australian kickboxer Aesha Mukerji, which ended in divorce in October 2023 after eight years. The former couple shares a son named Zoravar, whom Dhawan has reportedly been unable to meet in person for two years due to ongoing personal circumstances.