Retired Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan got emotional as he spoke about his son Zoravar, acknowledging that he hasn't seen him since two years and misses him terribly. The former left-handed batter also admitted that he speaks to him in affirmations, claiming that sadness won't help his cause.
Dhawan, who got divorced from his wife Aesha Mukherji in October 2023, but lost custody of his son in the process. Although the southpaw got visitation rights and connect with Zoravar with video calls, latest developments suggest that he has been blocked from or speaking to Zoravar.
Speaking to BRUT India when asked how difficult is to be a single parent, Dhawan agreed it is but also felt people learn to live with it over time. He elaborated:
"Yeah, absolutely. Mujhe 2 saal ho gaye usko dekhe hue. 1 saal ho gaya baat kiye hue bhi kyunki main sab jagah se blocked hoon aur of course difficult rehta hai. But you learn to live with it and main miss karta hoon aur main usse spiritually baat karta hoon. Main affirmation mein feel karta hoon, main apne bete se roz baat kar raha hoon, hug kar raha hoon. Mujhe apne bete ko wapas laana bhi hai toh that's the only way I can bring. Mere sadness se kuch nahin hoga."
("It has been two years since I've seen my son, one years since I last spoke to him. It has been difficult, but you learn to live with it. I miss him and speak to him spiritually. I feel through affirmations that I'm conversing with him everyday, hugging him. I put my energy into it spiritually. It is the only way I can bring back my son. My sadness won't help. I manifest. I already feel that I'm with him, speaking to him, playing with him. When I sit for my meditation, I visualise those things.")
"I am leaving with peace in my heart that I played for so long for India" - Shikhar Dhawan
In his video message announcing his international retirement, the 38-year-old said it was crucial to turn the page forward and move on with life, claiming that he is happy to have played for India for as long as he could.
"It's important to turn the page to move forward in life and that's why I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. I am leaving with peace in my heart that I played for so long for India. I tell myself not to feel sad that you will not play for India anymore, but to feel happy that you played for your country."
