Former Indian Cricketer, Shikhar Dhawan and Irish professional Sophie Shine are officially a couple!
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00:00After months of quiet speculation, former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has confirmed
00:05his relationship with Irish professional Sophie Shaheen.
00:09The news broke through a heartfelt Instagram post shared by Shaheen on May 1, 2025, featuring
00:15the two together with the caption,
00:17The post has garnered over 8 lakh likes and the common section is flooded with wishes.
00:23The couple had been seen publicly on multiple occasions like visiting Indian heritage sites,
00:29attending cricket matches and even making social media reels.
00:33Their growing presence together hinted at something more and now it's official.
00:38But who is she?
00:39Sophie Shaheen, originally from Ireland, is a product consultant with a strong corporate background.
00:45She holds a degree in marketing and management from the Limerick Institute of Technology and
00:49currently serves as the second vice president at Northern Trust Corporation in Abu Dhabi.
00:55While the exact date of their first meeting remains unclear, reports suggest that Dhawan
01:00and Shaheen met a few years ago in Dubai.
01:03What began as a casual friendship gradually developed into a deeper connection.
01:08Sources close to the couple claim that the duo have been living together for over a year.
01:13Fans also noted that Dhawan first liked one of Shaheen's post in June 2023.
01:18Just then, their closeness became increasingly visible especially during IPL 2024 where Shaheen
01:24was seen supporting Dhawan during his appearances for Punjab Kings.
01:28While Dhawan didn't directly speak about the relationship until recently, he acknowledged
01:33in an interview that he had moved on from the past.
01:36When asked directly about Shaheen, Dhawan replied,
01:39See, I know how to dodge bouncers in cricket, and I know you're throwing one at me now.
01:45But I won't get caught.
01:46I will not take any names.
01:48But the most beautiful girl in the room is my girlfriend.
01:51Now you can figure it out.
01:54This marks Dhawan's first public relationship since his 2023 divorce from Aisha Mukherjee which
02:00was finalised on the grounds of cruelty and mental distress.
02:04As fans celebrate this new beginning, it's clear Dhawan and Shaheen are embracing their
02:08journey together.