Shikhar Dhawan, the ‘Gabbar’ of Indian cricket, has once again captured the spotlight, but this time, it’s not just for his cricketing achievements. The former India opener, currently serving as the official ambassador for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, was spotted at during India vs Bangladesh match in Dubai, not only enjoying the game and fulfilling his ambassadorial duties but also in the company of a mystery woman. As images and videos of Dhawan with the woman circulated online, speculation about his relationship status has exploded, leaving fans wondering if love is in the air for the celebrated cricketer. Is she just a friend, or is there a deeper connection? The internet is buzzing with questions!
Who is this mystery woman?
During the India vs Bangladesh match at the Dubai International Stadium, Dhawan was seen with a woman, and videos of them together quickly went viral on social media. Multiple reports suggest the woman is named Sophie Shine, and she is from Ireland. While concrete details about her and their relationship are not available fans are eager to decode their bond.
The online frenzy intensified when it was noted that Dhawan follows Sophie on social media, further fuelling speculation about a potential romance. Sophie’s profile on Instagram is private with just over 6,000 followers. Interestingly, reports indicate that Dhawan seemed hesitant to be seen on camera with Sophie, even attempting to hide his face when cameras were pointed in their direction. This behaviour has only added to the intrigue, leaving fans to question why he was so camera-shy.
Spotted together last year
Adding another layer to the mystery, this isn’t the first time Dhawan and Sophie have been seen together. As per India.com they were reportedly spotted together in November of last year, adding fuel to the already burning speculation.
Dhawan’s personal life
Following his divorce from Ayesha Mukherjee, Dhawan has maintained a relatively private personal life. Although he has been linked to other women in the past, none of those rumours have been confirmed. Now that he has been openly seen with Sophie, his fans are curious to know if she is just a friend or something more.
