Love is clearly blooming in the world of Indian cricket, and this time it’s Shikhar Dhawan who has taken center stage. After much speculation, the star Indian opener has officially confirmed his relationship with Irish professional Sophie Shine. The news broke through a heartfelt Instagram post that instantly took social media by storm.
On Thursday night, Sophie Shine shared an affectionate photo with Shikhar Dhawan, captioned simply, “My Love.” The post featured the couple smiling warmly while sitting close together, radiating joy. Soon after, Dhawan reshared the post, putting an end to all ongoing rumors and speculation about their relationship.
Fans Shower the Couple with Love
The post quickly went viral, drawing in thousands of likes and comments. Notable among them was Hardik Pandya’s rumored girlfriend Jasmin Walia, who commented, “Cute.” Other fans chimed in with praises like “Hotness overloaded” and “God bless you both.” Clearly, the couple’s chemistry has resonated with the public.
Who is Sophie Shine?
Sophie Shine, born in Ireland, is a product consultant by profession. She holds a degree in Marketing and Management from the Limerick Institute of Technology and is currently working as Vice President at Northern Trust Corporation in Abu Dhabi. While it’s still unclear how and when the couple first met, reports suggest their romance may have sparked during one of Dhawan’s visits to Dubai.
Sophie first appeared publicly with Shikhar during his retirement announcement in 2024 and has since been spotted accompanying him to various cricket events. Interestingly, fans noted that Shikhar first liked one of Sophie’s Instagram posts on June 13, 2023.
Cricketers and Cupid
From Hardik Pandya to Yuzvendra Chahal, love stories seem to be a trend among Indian cricketers lately—and Dhawan’s new chapter adds to the ongoing wave of romantic revelations.
As the couple basks in their newfound public love, fans are eagerly looking forward to more adorable updates from Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine.
