Champions Trophy 2025: Meet Shikhar Dhawan’s rumoured girlfriend Sophie Shine

Former India batting sensation and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ambassador, Shikhar Dhawan recently grabbed headlines after he was spotted with a mystery woman at the India vs Bangladesh match in Dubai.

His sudden appearance with the mystery woman sparked a lot of curiosity among his fans, especially as he is divorced from his wife Ayesha Mukerji. Meanwhile, reports suggest that the woman is Sophie Shine.

Who is Sophie Shine?

Shine is an Ireland-based product consultant. While their relationship remains unconfirmed, their social media connection (Dhawan follows her private Instagram account) and repeated public appearances together have fueled dating speculation.

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Moreover, Dhawan appeared camera-shy during their Dubai stadium appearance, attempting to hide his face when cameras focused on them during the India-Bangladesh match, adding to the speculations.

Public Engagement and Social Media Frenzy:

The viral Dubai stadium photos sparked intense social media engagement across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Key trends included meme formats comparing Dhawan's guarded demeanor with Sophie's visible enthusiasm, investigative threads analyzing their past interactions, and nostalgic cricket fans juxtaposing these personal developments with Dhawan's retirement announcement in August 2024. Official tournament hashtags like ‘ChampionsTrophy2025’ became unexpectedly dominated by relationship speculation rather than sporting discussions.

Dhawan's Personal Life Challenges Post-Divorce:

Since his October 2023 divorce from Aesha Mukerji, Dhawan has faced significant personal struggles including losing custody of his son Zoravar. In emotional revelations during a podcast, he disclosed being completely blocked from contacting his son for over a year

Tournament Context and Professional Insights:

As an ICC Champions Trophy ambassador, Dhawan leveraged his experience analyzing team dynamics – particularly expressing concern about Jasprit Bumrah’s injury-induced absence while praising replacement Harshit Rana’s potential impact. His dual role required balancing ambassadorial duties (meeting players like Virat Kohli/Rohit Sharma) with managing unexpected personal attention. The tournament’s Dubai location amplified media scrutiny due to easier accessibility compared to previous editions.