Who is Sophie Shine? Shikhar Dhawan’s alleged new Italian love interest

Since Shikhar Dhawan, a former Indian cricket player, was seen with an unidentified woman at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, rumors have been circulating about his romantic life.  

A number of interested bystanders wanted to know who the woman was, and soon it was known that she was Sophie Shine. Shikhar even acknowledged that he is dating someone after the two appeared together at a recent media gathering, which created a lot of rumors.

Shikhar and Sophie's affair began when they first met in Dubai a few years ago, according to those close to the couple. Their friendship quickly developed into something more serious, and it has been stated that they have been dating ever since.

Who is Sophie Shine? The lady seen with Shikhar Dhawan in Dubai

Shikhar Dhawan's recent romance. According to Sophie Shine, who shared her initial thoughts about the Indian cricket great, the batting mainstay had "very mischievous eyes."

Before formally announcing their relationship earlier this year, Dhawan, who divorced Aesha Mukherjee in 2023 after 11 years of marriage, had been dating Sophie for a while.

The Irish-born woman formally revealed her relationship with Sophie on Instagram, while Dhawan remained silent about it. For the first time, Sophie spoke in public, describing how she was drawn to Dhawan's "mischievous eyes."

She has an exceptional professional experience and is reportedly an Irish product consultant. She attended Castleroy College in Ireland before earning a degree in marketing and management from the Limerick Institute of Technology. She is currently serving as the second vice president at Northern Trust Corporation in Abu Dhabi.

Shikhar Dhawan admits he’s dating again

While neither of them has publicly confirmed their relationship, Shikhar seemed to address the speculation during a recent conclave. He acknowledged that he was in a happy place and had moved on from his past, but he refrained from naming anyone.

“Yes, I have moved on. I wouldn’t say I was unlucky in love—rather, my choices came from inexperience. But now, I have experience, and that will come in handy. It was a learning curve for me.

See, I know how to dodge bouncers in cricket, and I know you’re throwing one at me now. But I won’t get caught. I will not take any names. But the most beautiful girl in the room is my girlfriend. Now you can figure it out,” Dhawan was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.

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