Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has touched hearts across social media with an emotional message about his son Zoravar. Shikhar Dhawan was married to Aesha Mukerji for eight years before their separation and two years ago, a Delhi court granted him a divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty.
While the ruling favoured Shikhar Dhawan in ending the marriage, permanent custody of Zoravar remained with Aesha, who lives with him in Australia. Under the court’s arrangement, Shikhar Dhawan can visit his son in both India and Australia and maintain contact through scheduled video calls.
Sharing his thoughts online, Shikhar Dhawan reflected on a bittersweet moment during the World Championship of Legends, recalling how seeing friends playing with their children brought a wave of longing for Zoravar’s presence. Later, while looking through old photographs, memories of his son’s early years came flooding back, reminders of moments that remain closest to his heart. Among the pictures he posted was one particularly touching image of himself alongside Rohit Sharma, Rohit’s daughter Samaira and young Zoravar.
Shikhar Dhawan wrote, “WCL mein jab doston ko apne kids ke saath khelte dekha… bas ek thought aaya, wish Zora was here. It would’ve been a different kind of joy. Later, I came across some of his childhood photos… and suddenly, all those memories came rushing back. Some moments really do stay closest to the heart”
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Though the tournament has ended, Shikhar Dhawan’s post continues to resonate deeply with fans, transcending the boundaries of sport. The WCL itself had its share of controversy, as India and Pakistan were scheduled to meet in the group stage. However, the Indian team — featuring Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh — chose not to play, citing national sentiment in the aftermath of a terr*r att@ck and India’s subsequent military response, codenamed ‘Operation Sindoor’. India later withdrew from the semifinal as well, allowing Pakistan to progress directly to the final.
The decision drew criticism from the Pakistan Cricket Board, which accused the organisers of prioritising political considerations over sporting merit, arguing that such actions send a troubling signal to the global sporting community.
