Yuzvendra Chahal Opens Up on Divorce: ‘It Wasn’t a Sudden Decision’

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has broken his silence about his recent divorce from choreographer and social media personality Dhanashree Verma. Speaking on a podcast hosted by Raj Shamani, Chahal clarified that the decision to part ways was not impulsive but came after a long period of emotional turmoil and reflection.

Chahal shared that while their relationship was going through struggles, the couple chose to keep their issues private, continuing to portray a happy life on social media. He admitted that maintaining this image was partly an effort to preserve the relationship and avoid external pressure during an uncertain phase.

He described marriage as requiring compromise, something both of them attempted. However, due to the demands of their respective careers — his cricketing schedule and her professional commitments — they often found little time for each other. This distance, he said, led to emotional disconnect and growing misunderstandings.

Chahal emphasized that they had hoped to resolve their issues, but the gap became insurmountable over time. He also revealed the mental toll it took to appear normal publicly while dealing with internal struggles, and said that the constant effort to keep things together ultimately drained him.

His honest and introspective conversation offered fans a rare glimpse into the challenges of balancing public life with private realities. The cricketer’s statement has been widely appreciated for its sincerity and emotional maturity, and it has sparked discussions on the importance of mental well-being and transparency in relationships.