“Will You Let Me Sleep?” – Shikhar Dhawan Reveals Hilarious Hotel Room Story With Rohit Sharma

One of Indian cricket’s most beloved opening pairs, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, has always delighted fans with their on-field chemistry and off-field camaraderie. But now, a candid revelation from Dhawan’s autobiography “The One: Cricket, My Life and More” has taken fans by surprise—and left many laughing.

Dhawan’s Secret Romance During 2006 Tour

Rewinding back to 2006, during an India A tour to Australia, a young Dhawan found himself smitten by a woman he refers to as “Ellen”. According to Dhawan, Ellen was strikingly beautiful, and he was quickly convinced she might be “the one.”

Amidst his cricketing commitments—where he began the tour strongly with a half-century—Dhawan’s romantic storyline also took flight. He would sneak out to meet Ellen, and soon began bringing her back to his hotel room, which he happened to share with Rohit Sharma.

Rohit’s Classic Reaction

While Rohit never strongly objected, his frustrations came out in humorous jabs. As Dhawan writes, Rohit would grumble in Hindi, “Sone dega kya?” (Will you let me sleep?)

Despite Rohit’s complaints, Dhawan, enchanted by love, carried on. “We weren’t committing any crime,” Dhawan wrote, reflecting on how innocent the relationship felt at the time.

Things Took a Turn

The situation escalated when the couple was seen holding hands in the hotel lobby, catching the attention of a senior national selector. The news spread quickly across the touring squad. This incident, Dhawan believes, contributed to a dip in his form during the remainder of the tour—affecting his chances of earning a senior team call-up at that time.

From Ellen to Sophie Shine

Years later, Dhawan’s personal life saw major changes. He was married to Aesha Mukherjee for 11 years before divorcing in 2023. They have a son, Zoravar, whom Dhawan often mentions as the light of his life.

In 2024, Dhawan announced that he had found love again—this time with Sophie Shine, an Irish-born woman. He also confirmed his retirement from all forms of professional cricket the same year.

End of a Stellar Career

Dhawan ended his international career with 10,867 runs across formats:

• 34 Tests
• 167 ODIs
• 68 T20Is

His final appearance for India was in 2022 vs Bangladesh, while his last IPL match came in April 2024, as Punjab Kings captain.

From prankster roommates to cricketing icons, Dhawan and Rohit’s journey is full of laughter, loyalty, and unforgettable moments. And as this newly revealed story shows—some of those memories happened long before the world was watching.