Indian cricketers celebrating Karwa Chauth [Source: @suryakumaryadavfc, @dhanashree9/Instagram]
Back in 2022, Indian cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal celebrated Karwa Chauth through virtual video calling with their wives, Devisha Shetty and Dhanashree Verma. Both players were in Australia for the T20 World Cup and didn’t shy away from husband duties.
As the T20 World Cup 2022 progressed in Australia, the celebration of Karwa Chauth brought heartwarming moments for Indian cricketers and their spouses, whether they were together or miles apart.
Traditionally, Karwa Chauth is one of those days when married women fast from dawn until moonrise, seeking the long life and health of their husbands.
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Yuzvendra Chahal and Suryakumar Yadav, busy with the T20 World Cup in Australia, couldn’t be with their wives in person, but that didn’t stop them from making it memorable.
Dhanashree Verma, Chahal’s wife, and Devisha Shetty, wife of Suryakumar, celebrated the festival virtually. The duo fasted and later broke their fast while on a video call with their husbands, demonstrating that love can conquer distance.
Dhanashree's IG post [Source: @dhanashree9/Instagram]
Fans were especially touched by how these couples maintained their rituals, despite time zones and hectic cricket schedules. Pictures of Dhanashree and Devisha dressed in traditional attire went viral, with many praising their dedication and festive spirit.
However, Chahal’s romance with Dhanashree didn’t last long. In 2025, the couple got mutually divorced over irreconcilable differences. On the other hand, Suryakumar and Devisha’s bond has only been stronger since they got married in 2016.
Currently, Yadav is the captain of India’s T20I team, while Chahal has fallen off the mix due to competition and inconsistent performance.