Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has finally broken his silence on his divorce from actor-choreographer Dhanashree Verma. The couple legally separated in March 2025, and while Chahal remained quiet then, his recent interview with Raj Shamani sheds light on the emotional battle he faced post-split. He admitted that the breakup deeply affected his mental health and left him battling depression and anxiety for months.
He revealed that after the Yuzvendra Chahal divorce, people started calling him a “cheater” without knowing the truth. “I’ve never cheated in my life. I’m an extremely loyal person. What hurt me was that people blamed me without even knowing what really happened,” he said.
Chahal Talks About Trolling and Media Scrutiny
Despite his calm persona on the field, Chahal struggled with the online hate and trolling that followed the Yuzvendra Chahal divorce. He shared how media houses wrote baseless stories just for views. “If I respond, 10 more people troll me. They just want masala. I know my truth and so do my close ones. I don’t need to justify anything,” he said.
Mental Health and Taking a Break
The cricketer admitted that he was depressed for 4–5 months and even had suicidal thoughts. “I had anxiety attacks. My mind stopped working. You may have all the luxuries, but happiness can still be missing,” Chahal explained. To recover, he took a break from cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
He also thanked his close friends, including RJ Mahvash and Pratik Pawar, for helping him through the toughest days. He avoided troubling his family and relied on these close companions for emotional support.
Chahal’s story reminds fans that even celebrities deal with mental health issues.
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FAQs
Q: What did Yuzvendra Chahal say about his divorce?
A: He said the Yuzvendra Chahal divorce was emotionally difficult and led to depression and anxiety.
Q: Did Yuzvendra Chahal cheat on Dhanashree Verma?
A: No, Chahal denied the rumours and called himself a very loyal person.
Q: How did Yuzvendra Chahal cope after his divorce?
A: He took a break from cricket and leaned on close friends like RJ Mahvash for support.
Q: Why was Yuzvendra Chahal trolled after the divorce?
A: Many blamed him without knowing the full story, and media houses added fuel for views.
Sources:
YouTube: Raj Shamani
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