Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan started a new chapter in his personal life in Delhi-NCR on February 21, 2026. In the presence of close friends and family, Dhawan tied the knot with Sophie Shine through an intimate ceremony.
Star Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was also among those attending the wedding ceremony. Chahal himself shared some pictures from the ceremony on his official social media platforms. Chahal’s Instagram post caption reads, “Mere yaar ki shaadi hai”, which reflects his friend’s excitement about officially entering a new chapter of his life.
Yuzvendra Chahal stole the evening with his dance steps
Despite the grand presence of the bride and groom, Chahal stole the show with his dance steps. Yuzvendra Chahal’s dance video is now trending on social media platforms.
Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine got married today. Hearty congratulations to Shikhar Dhawan on his marriage.
So happy for Gabbar that he truly deserves this happiness, and it’s wonderful to see him finding it again. pic.twitter.com/Gn6TELrRbz
– 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@Rushiii_12) 21 February 2026
Through glimpses of the wedding ceremony, viewers can see Dhawan wearing a traditional white sherwani, while Sophie looked beautiful in a white lehenga designed with a combination of orange and pink floral embroidery.
The evening marks Dhawan’s second marriage after his separation from Ayesha Mukherjee in October 2023. Their married life ended after 11 years.
A brief information about the relationship of Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine
Dhawan and Sophie Shine were first spotted during the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, leading to widespread speculation about the opener’s love life. Later both of them made their relationship public and it was no longer a hidden secret that they were in a serious relationship.
The couple made their relationship public in May 2025. After months of relationship, on January 12, they announced their engagement on Instagram, which was considered a first impression of a possible wedding event in the coming days.
The speculations turned out to be true when both Dhawan and Sophie Shine started sharing pictures about their wedding preparations. While Dhawan shared pictures from his sangeet ceremony on social media platforms, Sophie shared a glimpse of her pre-wedding celebrations by posting pictures from her Haldi ceremony.
Who is Sophie Shine?
According to media reports, Sophie Shine is an Irish professional who is working as the second vice president at Northern Trust Corporation in Abu Dhabi.
Along with her job, she is the Chief Operating Officer of Da One Sports and in-charge of Shikhar Dhawan Foundation. She has been in a relationship with Shikhar Dhawan since at least early 2024.
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