Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is making noise again and this time, it¡¯s not for his cricketing heroics but his love life.?The flamboyant left-hander, known for his on-field swagger and off-field charm, seems to have bowled over a new lady.?
Following his divorce from Ayesha Mukerji in October 2023, Dhawan has hinted that he's moved on ¡ª and in typical ¡®Gabbar¡¯ style, he did it with a cheeky one-liner that has fans buzzing.?
When Dhawan was seen with an unidentified woman during the recent ICC Champions Trophy, speculation began to swirl about his love life.?
The two were seen together in the stands of Dubai International Stadium while India played Bangladesh in their group match. The social media detectives were soon in action, and quickly discovered Sophie Shine is from Ireland.
When asked about what's going on in his love life at the recent event, Dhawan was initially evasive about the answer but then went along with it. ¡®I will not take any name. But the most beautiful girl in the room is my girlfriend. Now you figure it out,¡¯ Dhawan said, leaving the fans to connect the dots.?
Outside of cricket, Dhawan still remains heavily invested in the cricket world. In February 2025, he was announced as the official ambassador for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. ¡®A lot of my fondest cricketing memories are from playing in the Champions Trophy, and I am excited to be part of the 2025 edition as ambassador,¡¯ he said.?
That's not all. Dhawan is also preparing to play again. He has joined the Team India Champions for the World Championship of Legends 2025, a tournament of cricketing legends from all over the world.?
His acquisition has got a lot of excitement from the public and the Team India Champions' co-owner Sumant Bahl said Dhawan ¡®is a valuable asset in our defence of our title.¡¯