Shikhar Dhawan opens up on separation with wife Ayesha Mukherjee, says 'If I want to marry again…'

During an interview, Shikhar Dhawan talked about how he failed marriage. However, but doesn't want to blame anyone else because he made his own decisions

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Shikhar Dhawan and his wife Ayesha Mukherjee has been hitting the headlines for quite some time now due to their separation. It's been a while since the couple parted ways. However, none of them has ever publicly opened up on the issue. However, in a recent interview, Dhawan finally talked about the issue and how the couple decided to part ways mutually.

During an interview, the cricketer talked about how he failed marriage. However, he doesn't want to blame anyone else because he made his own decisions. Dhawan also talked about remarriage and gave essential advice to all the youngsters who have stepped into a relationship.

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Flamboyant and stylish, Shikhar Dhawan has had an interesting innings since his ODI debut against Australia in October 2010. Gabbar, as he is known in the dressing room, seamlessly filled the ‘opener’ void triggered by the absence of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag. On his 37th birthday, here’s a look at his cricketing highs.

Flamboyant and stylish, Shikhar Dhawan has had an interesting innings since his ODI debut against Australia in October 2010. Gabbar, as he is known in the dressing room, seamlessly filled the ‘opener..
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Flamboyant and stylish, Shikhar Dhawan has had an interesting innings since his ODI debut against Australia in October 2010. Gabbar, as he is known in the dressing room, seamlessly filled the ‘opener’ void triggered by the absence of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag. On his 37th birthday, here’s a look at his cricketing highs.

Flamboyant and stylish, Shikhar Dhawan has had an interesting innings since his ODI debut against Australia in October 2010. Gabbar, as he is known in the dressing room, seamlessly filled the ‘opener..
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In the 2015 ICC World Cup, Dhawan was one of the leading run scorers for India. He made 412 runs in 8 matches, including 2 centuries and one half-century.

In the 2015 ICC World Cup, Dhawan was one of the leading run scorers for India. He made 412 runs in 8 matches, including 2 centuries and one half-century.

The left-handed opening batsman is the only player with two consecutive golden bats at the ICC Champions Trophy.

The left-handed opening batsman is the only player with two consecutive golden bats at the ICC Champions Trophy.

In 2021, the opener was honoured with an Arjuna Award for his outstanding contribution to the field of sports.

In 2021, the opener was honoured with an Arjuna Award for his outstanding contribution to the field of sports.

Gabbar, as he is called fondly by his cricketing colleagues, is the fastest batsman to reach 1,000 runs in an ICC tournament.

Gabbar, as he is called fondly by his cricketing colleagues, is the fastest batsman to reach 1,000 runs in an ICC tournament.

When it comes to highlighting Shikhar Dhawan's achievements, the list is endless. In 2013, he was the only Indian cricketer to have scored the maximum number of ODI centuries.

When it comes to highlighting Shikhar Dhawan's achievements, the list is endless. In 2013, he was the only Indian cricketer to have scored the maximum number of ODI centuries.

In India's match against Afghanistan on June 14, 2018, Dhawan became the first Indian batsman to score a ton before lunch on the first day of a Test match.

In India's match against Afghanistan on June 14, 2018, Dhawan became the first Indian batsman to score a ton before lunch on the first day of a Test match.

Dhawan is also the first Indian cricketer to score two consecutive centuries in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Dhawan is also the first Indian cricketer to score two consecutive centuries in the history of the Indian Premier League.

In 2013, Dhawan was the fastest batsman to score a century on his Test debut. He had scored 187 runs in 174 balls against Australia.

In 2013, Dhawan was the fastest batsman to score a century on his Test debut. He had scored 187 runs in 174 balls against Australia.



The cricketer said that he failed his marriage because it was the decision which was taken by him and for that he cannot blame anyone else. He also added that if in future he decides to re-marry someone he will have a better experience than this time. The cricketer said that he will be able to identify the kind of woman he wants to spend his life with. Dhawan revealed that when he was 26 and 27 years old he never stepped in a relationship and always enjoyed playing the game.

Lastly, the cricketer advised all the youngsters who are in a relationship to enjoy their partner's company and to understand each other clearly. For the unversed, Shikhar Dhawan and Ayesha Mukherjee tied the knot in October 2012. However, after 8 years of marriage, the couple decided to part ways. The duo have a 7-year-old son together named Zoravar.

FAQs:

  1. What is Shikhar Dhawan's ex-wife's name?
    Shikhar Dhawan's ex-wife's name is Ayesha Mukherjee.
  2. When did Ayesha Mukherjee and Shikhar Dhawan tie the knot?
    Ayesha Mukherjee and Shikhar tied the knot in October 2012.
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