New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is estranged from his son following his separation from Aesha Mukerji. Dhawan known for his aggressive batting style has been privately dealing with the emotional consequences of this family separation. The 39-year-old recently expressed his strong desire to be reunited with his son. After eight years of marriage cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and Aesha Mukerji divorced in 2023. A Delhi court granted the divorce citing mental cruelty by Mukerji. The rulings most significant consequence for Dhawan was restricted visitation rights to his son. The court granted Dhawan a divorce but awarded his ex-wife who resides in Australia with their son Zoravar permanent custody. The court recognized Dhawans relationship with his son and granted him visitation rights. The court ruling grants Dhawan visitation rights with Zoravar in both India and Australia and permits regular video calls. In a recent interview on Ranveer Allahbadias show Taakat cricketer Shikhar Dhawan discussed the challenges he faced following his separation from Zoravar and shared how he manages those difficulties. After 20 years my son will be 31-32 years old. I would tell him whatever you do be happy said Dhawan when asked bout what kind of mentorship he would like to give Zoravar after 20 years. And the way to be happy is to look inside yourself. Look at your shortcomings recognise your strengths and make them better he added. Now I am in that situation where I cant speak to my son I dont make it a big deal. I feel like I am talking to him spiritually... I am hugging him giving him love he said. I am living a good life but my son is living in another country. I dont know what he is doing in what situation he is I have no idea I am not in touch he added. I just want him to know that his father is always with him. When he will have the strength to come here and if he wants to be with me with his will and heart I am always there for him he shared emotionally. And of course as a father any father will do this he concluded. Dhawan has openly and repeatedly demonstrated his affection for his son Zoravar through various public platforms including social media and interviews emphasizing that his paternal love remains strong regardless of distance or legal constraints.