After months of speculation around his personal life, Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has finally spoken about life after his divorce from actor-dancer Dhanashree Verma, which was finalised in March last year. In a recent interview, Chahal made it clear that he has moved on and is currently not in a relationship.Addressing rumours linking him to radio jockey and actor RJ Mahvash, Chahal said the chatter is baseless. “I’m happily single,” he told Mashable India, adding that the women he is often seen with are simply his friends.
‘I didn’t get the concept of dating apps ’
Chahal also revealed that he briefly experimented with Raya, the invite-only dating app popular among celebrities, but the experience didn’t resonate with him. “I didn’t really get the concept of dating apps,” he admitted, explaining that he deleted his account soon after signing up.
On online trolling
Since his separation, Chahal has been subjected to relentless online trolling. However, the cricketer believes it is an unavoidable part of being in the public eye. “When people love you so much, there’s going to be a little bit of hate as well,” he said, adding that he no longer lets negative comments affect him.He pointed out that trolling is not new to him, recalling how he was earlier mocked for his lean physique and teeth. “The one who wants to troll will troll everyone. It’s not personal,” Chahal remarked.
Chahal on battling depression
In one of his most vulnerable admissions, Chahal spoke about the emotional toll his divorce took on him. Calling it one of the toughest phases of his life, he revealed that he struggled with depression, which even forced him to miss several major cricket tournaments last year.“My mind wasn’t in the right place when I was going through my divorce,” he shared.
Chahal credited his mentor, Aniruddh sir from Haryana, for helping him navigate that dark period. “I used to share everything with him. He helped me a lot to get out of that phase,” the cricketer said, underlining the importance of having a support system during emotional lows. With his personal struggles now behind him, Chahal insists he is in a better headspace—focused on himself, his game, and moving forward without bitterness.
