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Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, Dhanashree Verma, are in the midst of divorce proceedings, bringing their three-year marriage to an end. The couple, who tied the knot in December 2020, have reportedly been living separately since June 2022. This incident has received a lot of social media attention owing to Yuzi Chahal’s popularity and social media presence. Recently the Bombay High Court stepped into the legal process to expedite it, considering Chahal's professional commitments with the upcoming IPL season. The news of a probable alimony amount that has to be borne by Chahal has also been circulated in the news.
In early 2025, the couple officially filed for divorce and the family court initially imposed the standard six-month cooling-off period, which is meant to give couples a chance at reconciliation. However, due to Chahal's hectic cricketing schedule, the Bombay High Court waived this period, allowing for an expedited legal process. According to court reports, the divorce is set to be finalized by March 20, 2025. As part of the settlement, Chahal has agreed to pay Dhanashree an alimony of INR 4.75 crore.
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Chahal, who is a prominent leg-spinner who has represented India in international cricket and has played for Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals previously, married Dhanashree, a dentist and popular choreographer, in an intimate ceremony during the pandemic. The couple frequently shared glimpses of their personal life on social media, creating a loved image of the couple in public. The couple, once admired for their chemistry on social media, has now become a subject of public discussion and scrutiny.
Chahal is set to feature for his new team, the Punjab Kings in the upcoming IPL season after he was picked up by the team for INR 18 crore in the mega-auction. Chahal is one of the most successful bowlers in IPL history as he is the current leading wicket-taker for this tournament with 205 wickets till date. He played the last season with the Rajasthan Royal, picking up 18 wickets and becoming the highest-wicket taker for the Rajasthan franchise for the 2024 season.
