Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma unfollow each other on Instagram amid speculations of separation

There have been multiple reports suggesting that star India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is headed towards a divorce with his wife Dhanashree Verma. As per sources close to the duo, the reports of the couple’s separation are true. While the divorce proceedings have not been finalised yet, the sources have stated that the separation is inevitable and only a matter of time before the terms are finalised. 

"The divorce is inevitable, and it's only a matter of time before it becomes official. The exact reasons for their separation are not known yet, but it's clear that the couple has decided to move on with their lives separately,” a source in the know was quoted as saying by the Times of India.

It is worth noting that the rumours of the divorce gained traction after the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram. Furthermore, the couple has also removed pictures featuring them together from the social media platform. Chahal and Dhanashree tied the knot in December 2020.

Yuzvendra Chahal set to represent Punjab Kings in IPL 2025

Speaking of Chahal's professional career, he is out of the national reckoning currently across formats, having played his last ODI in January 2023 and the last T20I in August the same year. However, he continues to perform in domestic cricket, especially in the IPL. Meanwhile, Chahal was let go by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. 

The star spinner was roped in by Punjab Kings for INR 18 crore in the mega auction and he will be playing alongside Shreyas Iyer. Chahal has been exceptional in the IPL and he will hope to put in another good showing with Punjab Kings. With 205 wickets at an average of 22.44 and economy of 7.84 in 160 matches, Chahal is the highest wicket-taker in the history of IPL.