Yuzvendra Chahal has once again become a talking point on social media but this time it’s not for his bowling. The Indian leg-spinner stirred up speculation after posting an Instagram story that many believe was a subtle dig at his ex-wife Dhanashree Verma. The post appeared to reference a recent Delhi High Court verdict, setting off a wave of reactions online.
In the now-deleted story, Chahal shared a screenshot of a court ruling that stated financially independent wives cannot demand alimony from their husbands. Alongside the post, he added a caption in Hindi that roughly translated to, “Swear on your mother you won’t go back on this decision.” The timing and tone of the message immediately sparked speculation that it might be directed at Dhanashree. While Chahal didn’t name anyone, fans quickly connected the dots, interpreting it as a veiled comment on his past marriage.
Here is the post:
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Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree tied the knot in December 2020 and quickly became one of the most talked about couples in Indian cricket and entertainment circles. However, their relationship came to an end earlier this year, with their separation being finalised in March after proceedings in the Bombay High Court. Reports at the time claimed that an alimony settlement of around Rs 4 crore was involved, though neither Chahal nor Dhanashree ever confirmed the details publicly.
Following his post, social media erupted with reactions. Some users called the cricketer’s story a bold move, while others felt he should let go of the past and focus on his game. Memes and jokes soon flooded on X and Instagram, keeping Chahal’s name trending for hours.
Interestingly, the controversy coincided with a lighter moment from the cricketer’s social media presence. Around the same time, Yuzvendra Chahal appeared in a fun Instagram reel with former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan and influencer Sophie Shine. In the clip, Dhawan jokingly teased Chahal about getting married again, leaving the spinner visibly embarrassed but smiling. The video, captioned with a playful remark about becoming a groom once more, went viral for its humour and camaraderie.
Despite the constant spotlight on his personal life, Yuzvendra Chahal does not shy away from expressing himself — both on and off the field.
