Watch: Rohit Sharma and wife arrive in Delhi for Shikhar Dhawan’s wedding ahead of IND vs SA super 8 clash

Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh reached Delhi on February 21, 2026, to attend the wedding of former opener Shikhar Dhawan. The couple was seen at the airport as they headed to join the grand celebrations. Their arrival created excitement among fans. It also marked a special reunion of India’s famous opening pair off the field.

Shikhar Dhawan is starting a new journey in his personal life as he marries Sophie Shine. She is an Irish product consultant and influencer and also leads the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation. The wedding is taking place in Delhi-NCR after colorful pre-wedding functions. The Sangeet and Mehendi ceremonies were held on February 19 and 20.

The celebrations have attracted many well-known names from cricket and Bollywood. Rohit and Dhawan, known as “Hitman” and “Gabbar,” share a strong bond. They were the scalp of one of the best opening pairs in India in ODIs and has over 5,000 runs as a partnership. Rohit’s attendance at the wedding highlighted how close the two are beyond cricket.

India vs South Africa: Super 8 Showdown Awaits

While the wedding festivities continue in Delhi, attention now shifts to Ahmedabad. India will face South Africa in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on February 22. Both teams are unbeaten so far in the tournament.

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The high-pressure clash will begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 PM. Suryakumar Yadav will captain the defending champions against Aiden Markram and Co. It will also be a repeat meeting in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, which also adds more excitement for the contest.