Indian leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal He has once again become a topic of discussion on social media after he posted and swiftly deleted a cryptic Instagram Story, which many fans interpreted as a jibe at his ex-wife. Dhanashree VermaThe post, citing the Delhi High Court ruling on alimony, reignited online discussions about their high-profile divorce and the alleged settlement amount, putting the former couple’s personal life in the public spotlight.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s Instagram story goes viral
Controversy arose when Chahal shared a screenshot of a news article highlighting a Delhi High Court judgment which said “Financially independent wives cannot demand maintenance from their husbands.” Along with the article, he also added a Hindi caption that read: “Mother, swear that you will not reverse this decision.” – Translates as “Swear to your mother that you will not go back from this decision.”
Although Chahal immediately deleted the post, the screenshots flooded social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter, Instagram and Facebook). Fans immediately linked his post to his divorce settlement with Dhanashree, and interpreted it as a subtle but pointed comment about his past relationship and legal proceedings.
Background: Yuzvendra and Dhanashree’s divorce
Yuzvendra and Dhanashree married in December 2020 in a ceremony that garnered widespread attention on social media. However, after several months of speculation of tension between the two, their marriage ended in March 2025. The Bombay High Court finalized their divorce earlier this year.
Chahal paid an alimony of ₹4 crore as part of the settlement. The timing of Yuzzi’s now-viral post – coinciding with renewed talks about divorce – has fueled speculation that the 35-year-old is unhappy with the alleged financial terms.
Netizens are reacting to Chahal’s post
Chahal’s post brought a flood of reactions on social media. Some users praised his wit and sarcasm, calling it a “brutal move”, while others criticized the cricketer for being “petty” and “unable to move forward”. Hashtags like #YuzvendraChahal, #DhanashreeVerma and #ChahalAlemany started trending rapidly, indicating a polarized reaction.
Adding to the buzz, Chahal later commented “only 4 crores” on fellow cricketer Shikhar Dhawan’s Instagram post, which fans immediately linked to the alimony.
Dhanashree broke silence on reality show
While fans laughed and criticized Chahal’s post, Dhanashree subtly addressed the controversy during her appearance on the reality show Rise and Fall. Without directly naming Chahal, he said: “Just because I’m not saying anything, you’re going to keep saying anything? My parents taught me to only justify myself to people I care about. Why waste time trying to convince people who don’t even know you?”
His statement was widely seen as a respectful response to the online storm, emphasizing his intention to stay above gossip.
