Dhanashree and Yuzvendra Chahal (Source:@OOppomohan,x.com)
Yuzvendra Chahal has finally broken his silence on the recent allegations made by his ex-wife, and dancer Dhanashree Verma. In a viral clip from the show Rise & Fall, Dhanashree claimed that she 'caught' Chahal cheating just two months after their marriage.
The couple got married in December 2020, and had been living separately since 2022. However, they officially filed for divorce in February 2025. The Bombay High Court removed the cooling-off period and finalised their divorce on March 20, 2025. As per reports, Dhanashree received ₹4.75 crore in alimony as part of the divorce settlement.
Yuzvendra Chahal breaks silence on Dhanashree Verma
In a recent exclusive interview with HT City, Chahal has finally spoken about the recent matter and has also denied the cheating allegations. The star cricketer also expressed his disappointment about taking personal matters on public platforms.
“I am a sportsperson and I do not cheat. Agar koi two months mei hi cheat karta toh itna lamba relationship chalta kya? For me, this chapter is over, done and dusted. I have moved forward with my life and everyone else should do, too,” he says.
Yuzi Chahal has also questioned the timing and motive behind Dhanashree’s remarks. He also clarified his stance and stated that the couple's marriage lasted for 4.5 years. If Dhanashree’s remarks are to be believed, why would she continue the marriage for so long?
“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. Abhi bhi kai log uss cheez ko pakde hue hain, abhi bhi unka ghar mere naam se chal raha hai toh they can continue doing that. I am not concerned or affected. And I have a feeling this is the last time I am addressing that chapter of my life." He added
Further talking about this matter, he emphasised that the chapter was closed for him and he had no intention of revisiting it.
“Mai iss chapter ko bhula chuka hun. Koi kuch bhi keh deta hai, and social media pe chal jata hai. 100 baatein chalti hain, but the truth is only one, and those who matter, know it. Mere liye chapter closed hai. I don’t want to address it ever again,” adding, “I am focusing on my life and on my game.”
In a previous podcast with Raj Shamani, Chahal had also opened up about the breakdown of the marriage, attributing it to differences that grew over time rather than any singular incident.
Meanwhile, Dhanashree is currently part of the OTT-based reality show Rise & Fall, where she is among the celebrity contestants. It was during a candid chat with fellow contestant Kubbra Sait that she mentioned Yuzi Chahal cheating on her.
