Shikhar Dhawan, the renowned cricketer, has been making headlines for his personal life for some time now. Recently, he began a new chapter with his long-time girlfriend, Sophie Shine. For the unversed, Shikhar and Sophie tied the knot on February 21, 2026. The couple held a private ceremony. Amid this, an alleged statement of Shikhar Dhawan involving his ex-wife, Aesha Mukerji, has gone viral. A while ago, the cricket star set the record straight.
Shikhar Dhawan puts an end to fake narratives involving his ex-wife, Aesha Mukerji
On February 23, 2026, Shikhar Dhawan took to his Instagram Stories and shared a note. In the note, the cricket legend clarified that he had never carried his past baggage, be it on-field or off-field. He mentioned that he firmly believed in positivity and held respect for his past. He highlighted that the journey he started with Sophie was a new journey and felt truly grateful for the love and blessings from his fans, friends, family, well-wishers and also media. Putting an end to fake narratives set involving his wife, Aesha Mukerji, he wrote:
“I have come across some posts on social media attributing a disappointing statement about my personal life. I have never carried baggage from the past be it on the pitch or outside. I firmly believe in the power of positivity while respecting my past. This is a new chapter in my life, and I feel truly grateful for the love and blessings I have received from my fans, friends, family, well wishers and media. I strongly urge people to not breed off my name with click bait, insensitive and false statements on social media. Let’s spread love and positivity. Thank you!”
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