Shikhar Dhawan-Sophie Shine ENGAGED: Couple Breaks Internet With Engagement Pic; Sophie Flaunts Diamond Ring

Shikhar Dhawan-Sophie Shine Engaged: Another celeb wedding bells are about to ring very soon. Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his Irish girlfriend Sophie Shine are now officially engaged! Yes, you read that right! Amid a whirlwind of speculations about the wedding, the madly-in-love couple announced their engagement with a heartfelt Instagram post.

For those unversed, the Indian cricketer was previously married to Aesha Mukerji. They had tied the knot back in 2012 and got separated in 2021, following an ugly divorce in 2023. Shikhar and Ayesha have a son named Zoravar.

Shikhar Dhawan-Sophie Shine Announce Engagement

Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his Irish girlfriend Sophie Shine, who comes from a strong professional background, set the internet buzzing with their engagement announcement. On Monday evening, the couple surprised fans by officially sharing the happy news.

A short while ago, Dhawan took to his official Instagram handle and posted a stunning close-up picture of their hands, with Sophie proudly flaunting a sparkling diamond engagement ring.

Check out the post below:

Shikhar captioned his post, "From shared smiles to shared dreams. Grateful for the love, the blessings and every good wish for our engagement as we choose togetherness forever. ❤️💍

-Shikhar & Sophie (sic)".

Shikhar Dhawan-Sophie Shine Wedding Date & Venue Update

According to a report by Hindustan Times, Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine are gearing up to tie the knot next month. The wedding is reportedly scheduled to take place in the third week of February 2026, with Delhi-NCR being the likely venue.

While the couple has not officially confirmed the wedding details yet, their recent engagement announcement has subtly fueled and strengthened the ongoing wedding buzz.

Shikhar Dhawan-Sophie Shine Age Gap

Shikhar Dhawan, born on December 5, 1985, is 40 years old. His fiancée, Sophie Shine, is reportedly 35, making the age difference between the soon-to-be married couple around five years.