Team India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has broken his silence on the cheating allegations made by his ex-wife, Dhanashree Verma, calling them baseless and exhaustive. He said that a relationship of such duration could not have happened if he had cheated early on and said 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 into their marriage. During a conversation with fellow contestant Kubbra Sait, the choreographer revealed when she realized the marriage was failing, garnering attention and discussion on social media platforms.
Yuzvendra Chahal responds to Dhanashree Verma’s cheating allegations
However, Yuzvendra Chahal denied the cheating claims made by his ex-wife. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Chahal stressed that the relationship would not last long, calling the matter “over and done with.”
“I’m a sportsperson, and I don’t cheat. If someone cheats on me after two months then how long will the relationship last?(If someone had cheated within the first two months, would this relationship have survived this long?) For me, this chapter is over, done and dusted. I’ve moved on with my life, and everyone else should too,” He said.
Chahal and Dhanashree connected for the first time during the Covid-19 lockdown. Spinner enrolled in her online dance classes, and their relationship quickly developed, leading to a 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 that their marriage lasted for 4.5 years. He said some people remain stuck in the past, adding that he is unaffected by the speculation. The cricketer said that this is the last time he is addressing the matter.
“Our marriage was of 4.5 years. If two months mei cheat hua hota toh kaun karta continue?
“Abhi bhi ki log uss cheez koi pak hu hain, abhi bhi yukha ghar mere naam chal raha raha raha hai so they can continue to do so.
Yuzvendra Chahal last played for Team India in August 2023
Yuzvendra Chahal is out of India’s playing setup since August 2023. He was part of the squad that lifted the 2024 T20 World Cup, but did not play any matches. The leg-spinner has been active in domestic and foreign cricket.
Chahal played for Punjab Kings (PBK) in IPL 2025, where he claimed 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 attracted attention after his separation from Dhanashree Verma. She was seen with RJ Mahwash at the Champions Trophy final in Dubai, sparking dating rumours. However, Mahwash clarified that the two are just friends.
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