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From Virat Kohli to Rajeev Shukla: The cricket world heartily congratulated Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine on their marriage.

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The Indian cricket world is rejoicing over the demise of one of its most beloved personalities. Shikhar DhawanA new chapter in his life officially began. On February 21, the man popularly known as Gabbar married his partner. Sophie ShineIn an intimate yet elegant ceremony held in the Delhi-NCR region.

The wedding follows their New Year’s Eve announcement, where the couple shared news of their engagement on January 2. As soon as the first official pictures surfaced on social media, showing the couple in stunning traditional attire, the internet went wild. From legendary teammates to high-ranking officials, the cricket fraternity is quick to shower love on the newlywed couple.

Virat Kohli pays tribute to Shikhar Dhawan by congratulating him in “Punjabi” style

Leading the heartfelt messages was none other than the former Indian captain and Dhawan’s long-time friend. Virat Kohli. Kohli, known for his incredible chemistry on and off the field, extended his best wishes in his own unique style in the comments section of the wedding post.

“Congratulations Jat ji,Kohli wrote with a red heart emoji.

The short but sweet message perfectly expressed the deep bond between the two. Their friendship is nearly two decades old, rooted in the dusty streets of Delhi’s domestic cricket circuit and their shared journey through the Under-19 ranks. Having spent many years together in the Indian dressing room until Dhawan’s retirement from all formats in 2024, Kohli’s wish is reminiscent of the “Delhi Boys” brotherhood that helped define the golden era of Indian batting.

Fans immediately knew that Kohli’s “Jatt ji” nickname for Dhawan was a nod to the opener’s fearless, high-spirited personality that has earned him fans across the globe.

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BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla and cricket celebrities were present on the occasion

The celebrations were not limited to just digital tributes. The wedding was attended by some of the most influential figures in Indian cricket, highlighting Dhawan’s status within the community. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla took to X (formerly Twitter) to share glimpses of the grand event and give the couple their blessings.

Shukla’s post featured a series of pictures capturing the festive atmosphere, where he was seen interacting with the newlyweds. His presence underlined the respect Dhawan holds within the board and administrative circles of the game.

The event also doubled as a mini-reunion for the “Men in Blue”. Attendees also included Rohit Sharma, Dhawan’s iconic opening partner, sharing a cordial moment that brought back memories of their brilliant partnerships at the top of the order and Irfan Pathan, The former all-rounder was seen celebrating the couple’s union, joining the star-studded guest list.

As Shikhar and Sophie embark on this journey together, the support from stalwarts like Kohli and officials like Shukla proves that even though Dhawan has hung up his professional boots, he remains in the heart of the Indian cricket family.

Here’s how the cricket world reacted:

Also read: Sophie Shine talks about her first meeting with Shikhar Dhawan and the quality that caught her attention

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