Shikhar Dhawan divorced after eight years of marriage

India’s opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan, aka ‘Gabbar,’ and Ayesha Mukherji have divorced after eight years of marriage, his wife confirmed on social media late on Tuesday.

Ayesha, who hails from Melbourne and a kick-boxer, said in a lengthy Instagram post that she is now a two-time divorcee. The two got married in 2012 and Ayesha has a son, Zoravar from her earlier relationship. Dhawan, who is currently in the UAE with the Delhi Capitals team ahead of the of IPL 2021, is yet to comment on the issue. A senior member of the Indian team Dhawan made his ODI debut in 2010 and played his first Test for India in 2013, scoring a whirlwind century on debut against Australia.