Shikhar Dhawan has been one of the top performers for the Indian cricket team in white-ball cricket. He opened the innings for the side and scored runs consistently.
Dhawan was born on December 5, 1985 in New Delhi. He started his career as a wicket-keeper, but played as a specialist top-order batter who can bowl part-time off-spin.
| Relationship | Name |
| Father | Mahendra Pal Dhawan |
| Mother | Sunaina Dhawan |
| Younger sister | Shreshta Dhawan |
| Ex-wife | Ayesha Dhawan |
| Son | Zorawar Dhawan |
Who are Shikhar Dhawan’s Parents?
Shikhar Dhawan was born to Mahendra Pal Dhawan and Sunaina Dhawan. They are a Punjabi family with roots in Ludhiana.
Shikhar Dhawan’s Father
Shikhar Dhawan’s father Mahendra Pal Dhawan is Punjabi. There isn’t much information available about Shikhar Dhawan’s Father. In one of his tweets, Shikhar thanked his father, saying, “Wherever I am right now would not have been possible without you papa!”
Shikhar Dhawan’s Mother
Shikhar Dhawan’s mother’s name is Sunaina Dhawan. He is very close to his parents. Before departing for the UAE to play for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020, he went to his parents’ home and sought their blessings. He posted a picture with them and said he would always cherish his parents’ love.
When India was playing against Sri Lanka in 2017, Shikhar missed the 5th ODI because his mother was unwell. He rushed home to care for his mother and joined the team for the next series.
Who are Shikhar Dhawan’s Siblings?
Shikhar Dhawan has one sibling. He has a younger sister named Shrestha. In November 2017, Dhawan took a break from cricket for his sister’s wedding.
The brother-sister duo have also posted photos with each other on Rakshabandhan.
Shikhar Dhawan’s ex-wife
Shikhar Dhawan was married to Kolkata-born former kickboxer Ayesha Mukherjee. Ayesha was eight years old when her family shifted to Australia.
She tied the knot with Shikhar Dhawan in 2012. This was Ayesha’s second marriage. Ayesha had two daughters with her first husband.
Ayesha and Shikhar met each other on social media. They chatted regularly and got close to each other. Even though Ayesha is older than Shikhar, the Indian batter does not mind the age difference.
Ayesha has regularly attended Shikhar Dhawan’s matches at the stadium.
In September 2021, the couple called time on their 9-year-old marriage, with Aesha Mukerji taking to her official Instagram account to confirm that she was now a 'two-time divorcee'. Shikhar Dhawan got the divorce on 5th October 2023 after he alleges her for mental cruelty against him.
Does Shikhar Dhawan have kids?
Shikhar Dhawan has one son with Ayesha, named Zoravar Dhawan and he also has adopted two daughters of his ex-wife Ayesha.
Shikhar Dhawan’s Son
Shikhar Dhawan’s son’s name is Zoravar Dhawan who is now living with his mother. Fans have always spotted him attending his father’s matches with his mother. Some of Zoravar’s funny videos from Shikhar Dhawan have gained much popularity on social media platforms. Shikhar Dhawan didn’t get custody of his son but he has the allowance to visit and video call with his son.
Shikhar Dhawan’s 1st Step Daughter
Shikhar Dhawan became stepfather to Ayesha’s two daughters after their marriage. The elder stepdaughter’s name is Aliyah. Interestingly, she is only 16 years younger than Shikhar. Aliyah studied in Australia, and she has over 50,000 followers on Instagram.
Shikhar Dhawan’s 2nd Step Daughter
Shikhar Dhawan’s second stepdaughter, Rhea, was born on January 25, 2005. Shikhar seems to be very close to his second stepdaughter. He has regularly posted photos with her on his social media profiles. In 2016, Shikhar was also present to celebrate her birthday with her.
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FAQs on Shikhar Dhawan
Yes, Shikhar Dhawan got divorced from his ex-wife Ayesha Mukherji on 5th October 2023.
Shikhar Dhawan’s son’s name is Zoravar Dhawan who lives with his mom.
Shikhar Dhawan was born to a Punjabi couple Mahendra Pal Dhawan and Sunaina Dhawan
As of March 2024, Shikhar Dhawan is 38 years old, he was born on 5 December 1985.
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