Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has set tongues wagging with a cheeky revelation about his personal life. Speaking at a recent event, the 39-year-old hinted at a new relationship, saying, "The most beautiful girl in the room is my girlfriend," in response to persistent dating rumors.
This comment has fueled speculation about his rumored connection with Sophie Shine, an Irish woman spotted with him during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 earlier this year.
Dhawan, known for his flamboyant batting and infectious charm, was grilled about his love life during the event. Initially hesitant, he dodged direct questions with his trademark humor before dropping the bombshell line that sent the audience and social media into a frenzy.
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"I will not take any name. But the most beautiful girl in the room is my girlfriend," Dhawan said as quoted at the Times Now Summit.
The camera panned to a woman named Sophie Shine, who was seen blushing in the crowd, adding to the buzz.
The rumors first surfaced when Dhawan was photographed with Shine in the stands at Dubai International Stadium during India’s Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh. The viral images sparked curiosity, with fans identifying her as an Ireland-based product consultant. Since then, the pair have been spotted together on multiple occasions, including at the wedding of Rishabh Pant’s sister last month.
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Shikhar Dhawan's Life After Divorce
Shikhar Dhawan’s personal life has been under scrutiny since his divorce from Aesha Mukerji in 2023, after a decade-long marriage. The split, which saw him lose custody of his son, Zoraver, was a challenging chapter for the cricketer. In the same interview, he opened up about moving on, saying,
"Yes, I have moved on. 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."
Dhawan is not the only one who has found love after divorce. Yuzvendra Chahal is rumored to be dating RJ Mahvash after his divorce from Dhanashree Verma.
