Overview

• On August 7, Dhawan shared a series of Instagram photos with the caption “wish Zora was here,” conveying his deep longing for two-year-old son Zoraver during the World Championship of Legends tour
• A Delhi court granted Dhawan divorce on mental cruelty grounds in October 2023, awarding him visitation rights and scheduled video calls but withholding permanent custody of Zoraver, who lives in Australia with his mother
• Dhawan revealed earlier this year that he has been blocked from direct virtual communication by his ex-wife, relying solely on court-approved in-person visits and intermittent video calls
• He and his India Champions teammates withdrew from scheduled World Championship of Legends matches against Pakistan in protest of a Pahalgam terror attack and in line with India’s Operation Sindoor policy
• Since retiring from international cricket in August 2024, Dhawan has leaned on social media as a vital outlet to share memories and maintain his father-son connection with restricted access