Shikhar Dhawan Announces Engagement to Sophie Shine in Romantic Instagram Reveal

The news of engagement of former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan to a long-time girlfriend, Sophie Shine, was announced by the player through an emotional Instagram post that has gripped the world in capturing attention.​

Post Highlights Romance and Commitment

The post, which is available at instagram.com/p/DTaLmUbDJSl, includes romantical set-up with the hands of the couple having engagement rings with the background of red rose hearts and flickering LED lights that read The Beginning of Forever. The caption left by Dhawan is as follows: From shared smiles to shared dreams. Thankful in the love, the blessings and all the good wishes on our engagement as we settle permanently. This joint reveal focuses on how they went to Dubai gatherings to public adoration, which was initially indicated in 2025 posts.​

Relationship Timeline and Background

Dhawan (40) and 35-year-old products consultant of the Irish origin, who met a few years ago in Dubai, went Instagram official last May with her photo My love. She was an ardent fan in IPL games and Champions Trophy and stood by him in 2023 divorce and his retirement in 2024.​

Wedding Buzz Builds

It is reported a February 2026 wedding will take place in Delhi-NCR and the wedding is set to be attended by stars of the cricket world and Bollywood with preparations underway. Thousands of fans inundated the comments with congratulations on the new innings of Dhawan.