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Virat Kohli’s Surprising Wedding Comment Explodes Internet
Virat Kohli drops classy comment on Shikhar Dhawan’s wedding post amid T20 World Cup 2026
A glimpse into the celebration and cricketing legends' reactions
🔑 Key Highlights
- Shikhar Dhawan tied the knot with Sophie Shine on Feb 21, 2026.
- Virat Kohli commented “Mubarkaan Jatt ji.” on Dhawan’s wedding post.
- Wedding attended by Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Ashish Nehra, and Punjabi singers.
- Dhawan’s wife Sophie Shine is an Irish‑born product consultant and COO of Da One Group.
- Kohli, retired from T20 internationals, is set for IPL 2026 with 8,661 runs in 267 matches.
Star India batter Virat Kohli left a classy comment on former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan's wedding post after he tied the knot with Sophie Shine in a private ceremony on Saturday, February 21. The couple was first spotted together in February 2025 during a Champions Trophy match in Dubai, a tournament eventually won by India under Rohit Sharma.
Wedding Announcement & Celebration
Earlier this year, on January 12, Dhawan and Sophie shared a joint Instagram post announcing their engagement. On Saturday they officially got married, with Dhawan sharing special moments from the ceremony in an Instagram post, which he captioned: “Mr. & Mrs. Dhawan.”
“Mr. & Mrs. Dhawan.”
— Shikhar Dhawan’s Instagram caption
Virat Kohli’s Comment
Reacting to Dhawan’s post, his Delhi statesman and veteran cricketer Virat Kohli left a comment, writing: “Mubarkaan Jatt ji.” The comment quickly gathered likes from fans and fellow cricketers alike.
Kohli’s IPL 2026 Prospects & Career Stats
While Kohli is not part of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, having retired from the format after India’s triumph in the 2024 edition, he is next set to appear in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. He remains the leading run‑scorer in the competition’s history, with 8,661 runs from 267 matches at an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 132.85, including 63 fifties and eight centuries.
⚡ Virat Kohli – IPL 2026 Snapshot
- Total Runs: 8,661
- Matches Played: 267
- Average: 39.54
- Strike Rate: 132.85
- Fifties: 63
- Centuries: 8
Guest List & Performances
The wedding celebrations were attended by the likes of Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, and Ashish Nehra, among others. Punjabi singers Harrdy Sandhu and Amrit Maan also graced the occasion, with pictures and videos from the event continuing to circulate widely on social media.
About Sophie Shine
Sophie Shine’s LinkedIn profile indicates that she holds a qualification in Marketing and Management from the Limerick Institute of Technology. She completed her earlier education at Castleroy College in Ireland. An Irish product consultant by profession, she is currently serving as Second Vice President, Product Consultant at Northern Trust Corporation and also as Chief Operating Officer of Da One Group.