Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has announced his engagement to girlfriend Sophie Shine, sharing a heartfelt Instagram post saying, “From shared smiles to shared dreams. Grateful for the love, the blessings and every good wish for our engagement as we choose togetherness forever.” Fans and well-wishers quickly congratulated the couple.

Sophie Shine had confirmed their relationship last year on May 1 with a photo captioned “My love,” ending months of speculation about Dhawan’s personal life. The couple has been seen together at public events, including a Champions Trophy match in Dubai and IPL fixtures, highlighting their growing bond.

Sophie, an Irish product consultant, currently works as Second Vice-President – Product Consultant at Northern Trust Corporation in the UAE, where the couple reportedly met. She holds a degree in Marketing and Management from the Limerick Institute of Technology.

The couple is reportedly planning to marry in February, marking a fresh start for Dhawan following his divorce from Aesha Mukherjee in October 2023, ending an 11-year marriage. The engagement signals a new chapter of love and optimism for the cricketer.