India, Feb. 16 -- Shikhar Dhawan has opened up about the pain of being separated from his son, revealing that he has not seen 11-year-old Zoravar for two years and has been unable to speak with him for the past year. The former India opener said he has been blocked from any communication with his son, forcing him to find solace in 'spiritual' connections.

Speaking on the ANI podcast, Dhawan, 39, shared how he copes with the heartbreaking separation. "It has been two years since I've seen my son, one year since I last spoke to him because I'm blocked from everywhere. It has been difficult, but you learn to live with it. I miss him and speak to him spiritually," he said.

The left-handed batter, who retired from international and domestic ...