Retired Team India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan married Sophie Shine on February 21, 2026. Moments later, news reports revealed more good news for the ex-cricket star relating to an ongoing dispute with his former partner Aisha Mukherji. A Delhi court ordered a refund of ₹5.7 crore from Dhawan’s ex-wife to the retired batsman.
Let’s see more details on the dispute, and why the Delhi court gave this order shortly after.
Why is There a ₹5.7 crore Dispute between Dhawan and His Ex-Wife?
Aisha Mukherji received ₹5.7 crore (about AU$813,000) as a settlement from the sale of property after the divorce. She also received AU$82,000 from another sale of a separate property in Clyde North.
The Delhi court ruled that these monies were received by Mukherji through dubious means. It declared settlement documents backed by the Australia court as null and void.
Why is the Delhi Court Voiding a Property Settlement Initiated in Australia?
Judge Devender Garg of the Patiala House Court rules that since the marriage was registered in India, a court in Australia lacks the authority to override matrimonial statutes.
How Many Court Battles Has Shikhar Been in with His Ex-Wife So Far?
Current records show Dhawan has been at odds with his former partner on at least two occasions. Details on two separate court processes involving the former couple have made their way to social media so far.
Divorce case
Judge Harish Kumar of the Delhi Family Court granted Shikhar Dhawan’s request for a divorce in October 2023. The judge granted Dhawan’s prayer based on the grounds of “mental cruelty” as claimed by the retired cricketer. Reports claim that Mukherji’s refusal to relocate to India and denying Dhawan access to his son were matrimonial offences.
Asset division case
Aisha Mukherji approached a court in Australia to invoke her rights to a percentage of Dhawan’s entire assets after the divorce. The Melbourne court invoked a ‘Global Asset Pool’ model under the Australian Family Law Act of 1975. Provisions of this law considered all assets of partners as within limits for sharing after a divorce.
However, this rule goes against the Hindu Marriage Act of 1965 in India that does not recognise overseas assets during post-divorce property division.
Who is Shikhar Dhawan’s New Wife, Sophie Shine?
Sophie Shine is an Irish consultant and strategist with years of experience in the corporate sector. She has been at the helm of major corporate entities since earning her academic degree in Ireland.
Brief Sophie Shine Bio
| Feature | Details |
| Full Name | Sophie Shine |
| Year of Birth | 1990 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Schooling | Castleroy College (Limerick, Ireland) |
| Higher Education | Limerick Institute of Technology (2012–2016); Degree in Marketing and Management |
| Professional Background | Product Consultant and Corporate Strategist |
| Corporate Leadership | Second Vice President at Northern Trust Corporation (Abu Dhabi office) |
| Previous Career Roles | Roles at Chardavin District Credit Union and Debenhams (Ireland) |
| Current Executive Role | Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Da One Sports |
| Social Media Status | Verified personality with 370,000+ followers on Instagram |
| Estimated Net Worth | ₹1–2 crore |
Shine maintains a massive following on social media and continues to garner attention after her marriage to Shikhar Dhawan.
Cricketers Who Entered Court Battles with Ex-Wives
Mohammed Shami and Hasin Jahan
Veteran Team India bowler Mohammed Shami’s court battle with ex-wife Hasin Jahan is no secret. Mohammed and Hasin have been at each other’s throats since their divorce. Disagreements over custody and other issues continue to plague both estranged partners after ending their union.
Jahan alleges domestic violence and other forms of abuse against Shami, and these allegations have led to drawn-out court battles in recent months.
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal married dance choreographer Dhanashree Verma in 2020, and the couple spent over 4 years together. However, irreconcilable differences arose at some point during the union, and it became impossible for both partners to continue the marriage.
Several reports confirm that Yuzvendra’s and Dhanashree’s marriage was dissolved by an Indian court. Further reporting appears to allege that it was Verma who approached the court with a prayer to end the union.
BONUS: Cricketers Who Divorced and Remarried
1. Shoaib Malik
Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik is one of several cricketers who divorced and remarried; however, his story is unique. Malik has been in at least 3 different marriages since 2010 and continues to express his desire to always find love in a partner after a mishap.
He wedded Ayesha Siddiqui in 2010 before their marriage crashed shortly after. Malik would then go on to marry Sania Mirza at a lavish ceremony in Hyderabad before divorcing the Indian tennis star in January 2024.
Malik’s most-recent marriage is to Sana Javed became public shortly after his latest divorce.
2. Brett Lee
Aussie pace bowler Brett Lee divorced his first wife Elizabeth Kemp in 2009. His first marriage lasted for several years before hitting the rocks in a public divorce process. The Australian cricketer would wait five more years before getting married to Lana Anderson. He has been in the marriage for over a decade after their romantic wedding at New South Wales in 2014.
3. Dinesh Karthik
Retired Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik experienced a horrid period in his first marriage to Nikita Vanjara. The former Mumbai Indians player was cheated on by his then-wife with a teammate in his domestic side. Karthik’s marriage collapsed soon after and triggered a series of events that nearly led to the end of his career.
The talented cricketer bounced back later on shortly after finding love again. Karthik married Dipika Pallikal in a 2015 ceremony before going on to achieve success across formats for his respective cricket teams.
