Yuzvendra Chahal denies 'cheating' allegations made by ex-wife Dhanashree Verma: "If I cheated in two months, would the marriage last 4.5 years?"

Yuzvendra Chahal denies 'cheating' allegations made by ex-wife Dhanashree Verma: "If I cheated in two months, would the marriage last 4.5 years?"

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has broken his silence after ex-wife Dhanashree Verma alleged on the reality show Rise & Fall that he cheated on her two months into their marriage. In a conversation with HT City, Chahal strongly denied the claims, calling them “baseless” and stating that he has completely moved on from the past.

A recent episode of Rise & Fall sparked controversy when Dhanashree, a dancer and content creator, told co-contestant Kubbra Sait that she “caught him in the second month.” The casual remark quickly went viral, leading to intense speculation online. Responding to the buzz, Chahal said he had no interest in revisiting that phase of his life.

“I am a sportsperson and I do not cheat,” he said. “Agar koi two months mei hi cheat karta toh itna lamba relationship chalta kya? [If someone cheats within two months, would the relationship have lasted this long?] For me, this chapter is over, done and dusted. I have moved forward with my life and everyone else should do, too.”

Chahal emphasized that his marriage to Dhanashree lasted four and a half years, questioning the credibility of the allegations. “Hamari shadi 4.5 years thi. Agar two months mei cheat hua hota toh kaun continue karta? Mai pehle bhi bol chuka hun ki mai past se nikal chuka hun. But some people are still stuck there,” he said. He went on to add, “Abhi bhi unka ghar mere naam se chal raha hai toh they can continue doing that,” a pointed remark that hinted at his frustration with ongoing public discussion.

He made it clear that he does not wish to address the issue again, saying, “Mai iss chapter ko bhula chuka hun. Koi kuch bhi keh deta hai, and social media pe chal jata hai. 100 baatein chalti gain, but the truth is only one, and those who matter, know it. Mere liye chapter closed hai.”

Chahal said he wants to focus solely on his career and personal growth. “I am focusing on my life and on my game,” he shared, adding that he is “single and not looking to mingle right now.” The leg-spinner expressed his disappointment at how quickly information spreads on social media, pointing out that “anyone can say anything” and it instantly snowballs online.

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Dhanashree and Chahal met during online dance sessions amid the Covid-19 lockdown and tied the knot soon after. Their marriage lasted over four years before the couple filed for divorce by mutual consent in February 2025, with the formal process concluding in March. Dhanashree later clarified that the proceedings were smooth and denied any speculation about alimony.

In a podcast, Dhanashree described the divorce as emotionally overwhelming. “Even though we were so well-prepared mentally, I got so emotional. I started howling in front of everybody. I couldn’t even express what I was feeling at that point. He (Chahal) walked out first,” she said.