Yuzvendra Chahal comes out angry at Dhanashree Verma after his ex-wife accused him of cheating

Team India pacer Yuzvendra Chahal has broken his silence on the cheating allegations leveled by his ex-wife Dhanashree Verma, calling them baseless and exhausting. He stated that a relationship of this duration could not have lasted if he had cheated early on and added that he had moved on with his life.

On the OTT show Rise and Fall, Dhanashree alleged that Chahal cheated on her just two months after their marriage. During a conversation with fellow Big Brother contestant Saeed, the choreographer revealed her awareness of the failure of marriage, sparking interest and discussion on social media platforms.

Yuzvendra Chahal responds to Dhanashree Verma’s cheating allegations

However, Yuzvendra Chahal denied the cheating allegations made by his ex-wife. In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Chahal confirmed that the relationship would not have lasted long, describing the matter as “over.”

“I’m an athlete and I don’t cheat. If someone cheats within two months what will happen to the relationship?? (If someone had cheated within the first two months, would the relationship have lasted that long?) For me, this chapter is over, done and dusted. I’ve moved forward in my life, and everyone else should tooHe said.

Chahal and Dhanashree were first connected during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. Spinner took up dance classes online, and their relationship developed rapidly, leading to marriage on December 22, 2020. However, the Bandra Family Court in Mumbai granted the divorce on March 20, 2025.

Some people are still stuck there – Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal stated that their marriage lasted 4.5 years. He noted that some people are still stuck in the past, adding that he is not affected by lingering speculation. The cricketer stated that this is the last time he addresses this matter.

“Humari shaadi 4.5 years. Agar 2 months mi cheat hua hota toh kaun continue karta? Mai bihle bhi bol choka hoon ki mai past se nikal choka hoon. (Our marriage lasted 4.5 years. If I cheated in 2 months, who will continue? I also told her before that I have moved on from the past.) But some people are still stuck there,” he added.

“Abhi bhi kai log uss cheez ko pakde hue hain, abhi bhi unka ghar mere naam se chal raha hai toh they can keep doing this. (People are still holding on to these things, if people’s homes are running them using my name, they can keep doing it.) I am not worried or affected. “I have a feeling that this is the last time I will talk about this chapter of my life.”

Yuzvendra Chahal last played for Team India in August 2023

Yuzvendra Chahal has been out of India’s playing squad since August 2023. He was part of the team that lifted the 2024 T20 World Cup but has not played any matches. The leg-spinner has been active in domestic and overseas cricket.

Chahal played for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025, where he took 16 wickets at an average of 26.87. He also returned to county cricket with Northamptonshire, representing them in both the 2025 County Championship and One Day Cup.

Off the field, his personal life caught attention after his breakup with Dhanashree Verma. He was seen alongside RJ Mahvash at the Champions Trophy final in Dubai, sparking dating rumors. But Mahvash clarified that the two are just friends.

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