Yuzvendra Chahal reportedly heading for divorce with Dhanashree Verma

If the latest reports are to be believed, another paradise in the cricket fraternity has gone up in flames. 2024 brought the news of Hardik Pandya parting ways with Natasa Stankovic following India's historic T20 World Cup victory. Now, the start of 2025 has been marred by an unfortunate update about leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal heading for a divorce with his wife, Dhanashree Verma. Ever since the couple got married in 2020, following a relationship that bloomed during the COVID-19 lockdown, Dhanashree and Chahal have been under keen public scrutiny. Time and again, Dhanashree, a dancer and choreographer, has been subjected to trolling due to her closeness with various personalities. However, up until now, her bond with her husband, Chahal, had not been questioned. But, as per the latest information, their marriage has hit a rocky patch and is likely to culminate in divorce.

Yuzvendra Chahal shares a cryptic post amidst divorce rumors with Dhanashree Verma

The news of Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma heading for divorce hit the headlines after the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram. The Indian cricketer, furthermore, deleted all his posts featuring his wife from his profile. While Dhanashree's profile still shows some pictures with Chahal, the choreographer has also unfollowed him. Insights into the matter suggest that the couple has been separated for over three months now, and with no resolution in sight for the marriage, the next step appears to be divorce.

“The divorce is inevitable, and it’s only a matter of time before it becomes official. The exact reasons for their separation are not known yet, but it’s clear that the couple has decided to move on with their lives separately," a source close to the couple was reported saying.

Adding further fuel to the fire, Yuzvendra Chahal shared a cryptic message on his social media profile on Saturday. His words seem to align with the rumors circulating on the internet. Fans and members of the cricket fraternity have taken his story as confirmation of the news about his separation from his wife. The cricketer spoke about his hard work in the shared post, with a melancholic undertone. While there is no official update from either party, confirmation of the separation or divorce is expected soon.

“Hard work spotlights the character of people. You know your journey. You know your pain," Chahal wrote in his story. “You know what all you have done to reach here. The world knows. You stand tall. You have worked with all your sweat to make your father and your mother proud. Keep standing tall like a proud son always," he added.

Chahal, who has been away from the Indian team proceedings for some time now, is currently toiling in the domestic circuit. Professionally, his next major engagement is the IPL 2025, where he will play for the Punjab Kings in the upcoming season. The Punjab-based franchise acquired the seasoned spinner for ₹18 crore in the mega auction after the Rajasthan Royals chose not to retain Chahal ahead of the season.