"Yes, I have moved on": Did Shikhar Dhawan just confirm his relationship with Sophie Shine?

After going through a difficult divorce in 2023 from Aesha Mukherji, looks like Shikhar Dhawan has now found love again! Earlier this year, the former Indian cricketer was spotted with a mystery woman at the ICC Champions Trophymatch between India and Bangladesh in Dubai. Netizens were quick to figure out that the mystery woman with Shikha Dhawan was Sophie Shine; the duo were also spotted together in November 2024 which fuelled their dating rumours.And now, in a recent media interaction, Shikhar Dhawan confirmed that he has indeed moved on from his divorce and found love again.Talking at the Times Summit 2025 when Shikhar Dhawan was asked about his love life and if he is dating someone, the cricketer confirmed the speculations. He shared how his past relationship and divorce has changed him as a person, and those experiences might help him have a better relationship. "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," Dhawan said.On being asked if he is ready to love again, he replied, “I am always in love!" However, on being probed further, the cricketer gave a witty response and refrained from naming his current girlfriend. He playfully answered, "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 name. But the most beautiful girl in the room is my girlfriend. Now you can figure it out."A video of this fun interaction is doing the rounds on social media. Netizens noted that the camera then focused on a woman in the room and she was Sophie Shine, again! Who is Sophie Shine?As per reports, Sophie Shine is a a Product Consultant and she is based in Ireland. While rumours of Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine dating each other are rife, but the duo have neither confirmed nor denied their relationship.Shikhar Dhawan and Aesha Mukherji: What went wrong between themShikhar Dhawan was introduced to Melbourne-based kickboxer Aesha Mukherji through fellow cricketer Harbhajan Singh, as per reports. Aesha was 12 years elder to Shikha and alreadt a single-parent to her two daughters from a previous relationship. After dating for a while, Shikhar and Aesha got engaged in 2008 and tied the knot in 2012. In 2014, they welcomed their son, Zoravar, and Shikhar also adopted Aesha’s daughters. However, trouble started brewing in their marriage soon after, and they separated in September 2021. Their divorce was finalised on October 5, 2023, with the court ruling in Shikhar's favour on the grounds of 'mental cruelty' by Aesha.The couple had a long custody battle for their son, Zoravar, which Shikhar lost. He was granted occasional video call interactions with Zoravar, but Shikhar says he has been blocked by Aesha and has had no contact with his son for many years now.