Team India’s spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal, broke his silence on cheating allegations formulated by his ex-wife, Dhanashree Verma, qualifying them as foundation and exhausting. He said that a relationship of such a duration could not have lasted if he had cheated from the start and added that he had advanced in his life.
In the program Ott Rise and Fall, Dhanashree allegedly alleged that Chahal had barely cheated on her after the start of their marriage. During a conversation with his compatriot Kubbra knows, the choreographer revealed that she had realized that marriage failed, arousing attention and discussions on social media platforms.
Yuzvendra Chahal responds to Dhanashree Verma cheating allegations
However, Yuzvendra Chahal denied cheating allegations formulated by his ex-wife. In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Chahal stressed that the relationship would not have lasted long, qualifying the “finished” affair.
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“I am sporty and I do not cheat. If anyone cheats within two months, what will happen to the relationship?? (If someone had cheated in the first two months, would the relationship have survived so long?) For me, this chapter is finished, finished and dusted. I have advanced in my life, and everyone should also“He said.
Chahal and Dhanashree connected for the first time during the confinement linked to the COVVI-19. The spinner signed up for her online dance lessons and their relationship developed quickly, leading to marriage on December 22, 2020. However, the Bandra family court in Mumbai granted their divorce on March 20, 2025.
Some people are still stuck there-Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal said their marriage had lasted 4.5 years. He noted that some people remain stuck in the past, adding that it is not affected by persistent speculation. The cricket player said it was the last time he was approaching the issue.
“Hamari Shadi 4.5 years thi. Agar two months mei cheat huta toh kaun continues karta? May Pehle Bhi bol chuka hun ki mai past se nikal chuka hun. (Our wedding lasted 4.5 years. If I had cheated in two months, who would continue? I already said that I left 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 continue to do that. (People always hang on to these things, if people ‘houses work by taking my name, they can continue to do it.) I am neither concerned nor affected. And I have the last time that I start this chapter of my life.
Yuzvendra Chahal played for the last time for the Indian team in August 2023
Yuzvendra Chahal has been absent from the configuration of Indian gaming since August 2023. He was part of the team that won the T20 2024 World Cup but had no match. The leg sponsor was active in national and foreign cricket.
Chahal played for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) during the 2025 IPL, where he won 16 counters with an average of 26.87. He also returned to the county cricket with the Northampothire, representing them both in the County 2025 championship and at the One-Day Cup.
Besides the field, his personal life drew attention after his separation from Dhanashree Verma. He was seen alongside RJ Mahvash in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai, triggering rumors of attendance. However, Mahvash said the two are just friends.
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