Shikhar Dhawan has confirmed his relationship with Sophie Shine on Thursday in a social media post, thus putting all speculations about the duo to rest. Dhawan and Shine have been dating each other for quite some time and their public appearances together sparked speculations.
Although Dhawan kept mum on his relationship, Shine took to Instagram to officially announce it in collaboration with the Indian cricketer. Shine captioned the post “My love (with a red heart emoji).”
Lately, Shine has been in and around India, visiting several historical places. She also posted pictures in traditional Indian attire and was also seen making reels with Dhawan. Shine was also spotted with Dhawan at the ICC Champions Trophy, where the former India cricketer was named as a brand ambassador.
For the unknown, Shine is Dhawan’s second new-found love after the Indian cricketer’s divorce from Aesha Mukerji in 2023, citing grounds of cruelty and mental agony.
Who is Sophie Shine?
Shine was born in Ireland and is a product consultant. She has an impressive professional background and holds a degree in Marketing and Management from the Limerick Institute of Technology. She graduated from Castleroy College in Ireland and is currently serving as the second vice president at Northern Trust Corporation in Abu Dhabi.
Although it is not known when they first met, Shine has been seen publicly with Dhawan after the former India opener announced his retirement in 2024. In fact, Shine accompanied Dhawan to stadiums during IPL 2024, which later came to public notice.
According to an HT report, Dhawan first liked one of Shine’s Instagram posts on June 13, 2023. The report also quoted sources as saying that Dhawan met Shine a few years back in Dubai. Reportedly, it started as a casual friendship, but later turned into something deeper. It is also reported that the duo have moved in together over a year ago.
