Indian Former Cricketer, Shikhar Dhawan Shares An Age Gap Of 5 Years With His Fiancee, Sophie Shine

Indian former cricketer, Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine are currently hogging the limelight after the couple announced their engagement through a joint post on Instagram. The duo is all set to tie the knot soon. According to multiple reports, the couple will get married in February 2026. A while ago, Shikhar and Sophie shared a snap where the bride-to-be flaunted her ring. Now that the couple is making headlines for their engagement announcement, let’s have a look at their age gap.

What is the age gap between Shikhar Dhawan and his fiancée, Sophie Shine?

According to a report by Bombay Times, the Indian former cricketer was born on December 5, 1985. As of 2026, Shikhar is 40 years old. His fiancée, Sophie Shine, is reportedly 35 years old. If the report is believed to be true, then the couple shares an age gap of 5 years.

Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine's engagement announcement

On January 12, 2026, Shikhar and Sophie took to their Instagram handles and shared a collaborative post. The couple announced their engagement by sharing a romantic picture. In the snap, Sophie and Shikhar’s hands were featured, and the background was all things romantic. An array of red roses was designed in a heart shape, and LED letter lights were decorated in the background, which read, "The beginning of forever." What caught our attention was the diamond ring that Sophie flaunted by keeping her hand on Shikhar’s hand. Along with the picture, the couple shared a beautiful note. The note can be read as:

"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."

Is Shikhar Dhawan tying the knot with Sophie Shine in February 2026? Here's what we know

According to a recent Hindustan Times report, Shikhar Dhawan is all set to tie the knot with his longtime girlfriend and now fiancée, Sophie Shine, soon. The couple will get hitched in the third week of February 2026. The wedding ceremony will be held in Delhi-NCR. Reportedly, the preparations for the grand wedding ceremony have started. According to multiple reports, the ceremony will be attended by several famous personalities from cricket and Bollywood. Speaking to HT City, a source close to the couple said:

"It’s a new beginning and they are treating it with quiet happiness and a lot of gratitude."

Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine's love story

Shikhar and Sophie reportedly met for the first time at a restaurant in Dubai a few years ago. They quickly became good friends, and soon this friendship blossomed into love. The couple kept their relationship a secret until 2025. In the same year, Sophie shared a snap with Shikhar, which sparked dating rumours. The duo was also spotted together at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Sophie was also present beside the sportsman during the IPL 2024. As per a few sources close to the couple, Sophie is grounded and supportive and became a pillar of strength to Shikhar during his tough phase.

In June 2025, Shikhar and the love of his life, Sophie, appeared on a podcast, where the Indian former cricketer shared a rare glimpse into their love story. In the podcast, Shikhar recalled their first meeting. He shared the details about Sophie’s dress that she wore on their first date. Later, Shikhar confessed that Sophie was looking beautiful in that dress. He was quoted as saying:

"Sophie was wearing camouflage trousers and a jacket. She was looking very beautiful."

What are your thoughts on the age gap between Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine? Let us know.

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