Yuzvendra Chahal had made headlines earlier this year, not for his splendid bowling, but for his relationship turmoil with his then, wife, Dhanashree Verma. The couple, who got married in 2020, filed for a divorce earlier this year, and their abrupt divorce that came just after four years of marriage had led to many speculation and rumours. The cricketer had now opened up about his struggles, reason for their divorce, the emotional toll it took on his health and much more. He also revealed the final conversation he had with Dhanashree Verma before the couple parted their ways for good.
Yuzvendra Chahal on his last conversation with Dhanashree Verma
Speaking on the podcast with entrepreneur, Raj Shamani, Yuzvendra Chahal revelead that he is not on talking term with his ex-wife, Dhanashree anymore. The reason for the same is not that they ended their relationship on a sour note but for the cricketer’s belief that if something has ended it has ended for good, there’s no need to keep the strings attached. He said the last conversation they had was in September 2024 probably, that too regarding the divorce itself with their lawyers present. They had not been talking for almost 6-7 months. He could be quoted as saying:
“Ho gye honge 6-7 mahine, kuch kaam ka hoga to bus us baare m baat hoti thi wrna nahi. I think after the World Cup 18-19 July it ended properly.”
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s divorce was a mutual decision and he didn’t want to create any drama
Yuzi also revealed that the two of them had been bringing up divorce for a while and then eventually they decided to end the relationship mutually. He said there was no intention to hurt or disrespect anyone. However, he admitted that something happened from the other side that changed his mind and made him feel like he had to respond. This resulted him wearing the infamous T-shirt with ‘Be Your Own Sugar Daddy’ written on it to their divorce hearing. He could be quoted as saying:
“Mujhe nahi karna tha drama…I just wanted to give one message, and maine woh de diya. Kuch cheez hua tha, and maine kaha ab sambhaal lo… ab mujhe kisi ki parwah nahi. Maine na kisi ko abuse kra, bus mujhe message dena tha.”
Yuzvendra Chahal on his difficult divorce with Dhanashree Verma, financial settlement and rumours surrounding them
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma got married in December 2020 in a private ceremony in Gurugram after meeting during the COVID-19 lockdown. However, their relationship quietly fell apart, and the couple filed for divorce in February 2025. The divorce was formally granted in March, 2025. During the podcast, Yuzvendra said that the divorce negotiations were tough, especially on the financial front.
Around that time, there were rumours everywhere, with people speculating that cheating might have been the reason behind their broken marriage. Rumours that Dhanashree had demanded Rs. 60 crore as alimony were also circulating. But her family strongly denied those reports. In a public statement, they reportedly said that no such amount has ever been asked or offered. They claimed all the rumours were false and deeply irresponsible.
Yuzvendra Chahal and RJ Mahvash’s dating rumours have been buzzing
Since his split with Dhanashree, Yuzvendra Chahal has been spotted multiple times with RJ Mahvash, leading to speculation that the two might be dating. While neither has confirmed the relationship, their frequent public appearances have caught the attention of fans. However for now, Yuzvendra had spoken about his divorce, all the hardships it came with, and said he is all ready to look forward to a better future.
What are your thoughts about Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s final conversation?
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