Delhi, October 7, 2023 – Shikhar Dhawan, the renowned Indian cricket player, and Ayesha Mukherjee have formally ended their marriage as the Family Court in Patiala House, Delhi granted them a divorce on Wednesday, October 4th. This much-discussed divorce marks the conclusion of a relationship that had garnered significant public interest since its beginning.
In addition, the divorce decision grants Shikhar Dhawan permission to spend time with his son, although no specific custody orders were issued. After an extensive two-year legal battle, this resolution marks the end of their relationship, leaving their son as the only connection between them.
Ayesha Mukherjee, a kickboxing professional, and Shikhar Dhawan, the renowned Indian cricket team opener, had an unconventional love story that started in the virtual world but faced obstacles in reality. The ten-year age gap between them added to the intricacies of their relationship. Shikhar had to navigate both on-field challenges and Ayesha’s demanding career as a kickboxer.
Despite Shikhar’s best efforts to salvage the marriage, their relationship steadily declined following the birth of their son, Zoravar. As a result, Ayesha now resides in Australia with their son. In the court’s ruling, Shikhar was held responsible for providing significant financial support, including school fees, travel expenses, and other related costs. The total amount awarded was a substantial 13 crores INR. Shikhar had also purchased three properties for his family in Australia, two of which were jointly owned with Ayesha.
Ayesha, who had given up her kickboxing career to focus on the family, had been receiving substantial financial support for her children from her previous marriage. She had demanded 2.5 million Australian dollars (approximately 13 crores INR) from Shikhar as part of the divorce settlement. Additionally, she sought custody of Zoravar and ownership transfer of Shikhar’s properties in Australia.
With the divorce finalized, the court has ordered Ayesha to bring their child to India, along with both families, for at least half of the school holidays according to the academic calendar.
Shikhar Dhawan, known for his outstanding cricketing career, has had a remarkable journey in the sport:
T20 Internationals: 68 matches, 1759 runs, 27.92 average, 11 half-centuries.
One-Day Internationals: 167 matches, 6793 runs, 44.11 average, 17 centuries, and 39 half-centuries.
Test Cricket: 34 matches, 2315 runs, 40.61 average, 7 centuries, and 5 half-centuries.
IPL: 217 matches, 6616 runs, 35.19 average, 2 centuries, and 50 half-centuries.
Their love story, which started with Shikhar Dhawan sending a Facebook friend request to Ayesha, eventually led to their engagement in 2009 and marriage in 2012. Shikhar accepted Ayesha’s daughters, Rhea and Aliyah, as his own, making it a blended family.
The divorce brings an end to what was once a captivating love story that took an unexpected turn in the later chapters. Shikhar Dhawan can now focus on his cricket career and personal life with this challenging chapter behind him.
