Is Shikhar Dhawan marrying his girlfriend Sophie Shine? Wedding rumours, love story and everything we know

Here's some good news for Shikhar Dhawan's fans! Rumours are rife that former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is much in love with his Irish girlfriend Sophie Shine, so much so that he is all set to tie the knot soon.

The couple have been dating for a couple of months, and now they are ready to take their relationship to the next level by getting married this year.

According to a report by Hindustan Times, Shikhar and Sophie's wedding ceremony will take place in the third week of February in Delhi-NCR, and it is expected to be attended by the who's who of the cricketing world and Bollywood.The preparation for their grand wedding is underway; however, not much is known about it yet.

A source close to the couple told Hindustan Times, “It’s a new beginning and they are treating it with quiet happiness and a lot of gratitude.” The source further revealed that Shikhar is quite involved with his wedding preparations these days, ensuring that everything is as per their wish.How Shikhar met Sophie?

As per reports, Shikhar Dhawan met Sophie Shine in Dubai a couple of years ago and they soon became friends. However, destiny has other plans, and their friendship eventually blossomed into a relationship.

The duo were often spotted together-- either at events, matches, or travelling together-- and they were speculated to be dating. It was the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 where they were spotted watching the match together which brought them in the spotlight, to be precise.He later also confirmed finding love again in a candid interview. "Yes, I have moved on (from my divorce). I wouldn't say I was unlucky in love— rather, my choices came from inexperience.

But now, I have experience, and that will come in handy. It was a learning curve for me," Shikhar said at the Times Summit 2025.When asked if he is ready to love again, he replied, “I am always in love!" He refrained to name his girlfriend back then, but had wittily said, "See, I know how to dodge bouncers in cricket, and I know you're throwing one at me now. But I won't get caught. I will not take any name. But the most beautiful girl in the room is my girlfriend.

Now you can figure it out."It was in 2025 that Shikhar and Sophie made their relationship Insta-official, by posting photos and videos with each other-- giving their fans a glimpse of their loving bond. According to HT, the couple ave been living together for over a year now and they are serious to build a life together.Who is Sophie Shine?Sophie Shine is an Irish Product Consultant, as per several reports. She is a Marketing and Management graduate from Limerick Institute.

She also studied at Ireland's Castleroy College. She currently works as the Second Vice President at Northern Trust Corporation, and is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.Apart from this, she is also the Head of Shikhar Dhawan Foundation.Shikhar Dhawan's divorce with Aesha MukherjiBefore Sophie Shine entered his life, Shikhar Dhawan was married to Aesha Mukherji, who is a Melbourne-based kickboxer. Shikhar and Aesha met online; in 2008, they got engaged and in 2012 the duo got married.

While it was Shikhar's first marriage, Aesha already had two daughters from her previous marriage, whom Shikhar had adopted. Aesha’s two daughters from a previous marriage. In 2014, Shikhar and Aesha welcomed their son, Zoravar.

However, trouble started brewing quickly in their marriage, and they separated in September 2021. Roughly two years later, in October, 2023, they got divorced. The court ruled the divorce in Shikhar's favour on the grounds of 'mental cruelty'.Meanwhile, their son Zoravar is living with Aesha. Shikhar claims that he is blocked by Aesha because of which he has no contact with his son for many years now.