In a recent series of high-profile interviews, including a candid sit-down with Mashable India’s ‘The Bombay Journey’, the Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal he finally opened up about the most turbulent years of his life. After her divorce was finalized Dhanashree Verma In March 2025, Chahal found himself at the center of a relentless media storm and endless social media speculation. Moving away from the “indirect digs” and cryptic posts of the past, the 35-year-old cricketer has chosen to address his mental health issues, dating rumors and journey to recovery with refreshing honesty. The announcements mark a significant shift for the athlete, who is now focused on finding peace and regaining his professional form on the global stage.
Yuzvendra Chahal breaks silence on RJ Mahvash dating buzz
After Chahal’s breakup, the most persistent rumor was that she was romantically involved RJ Mahvashfueled by frequent public appearances and viral videos of the two together at cricket stadiums and lunch outings. Chahal addressed the claims with calm confidence, clarifying that Mahvash was a close friend and that their casual interaction had been widely misinterpreted by the public.
She said she was disappointed by the “cheap things” being said about Mahvash online and stressed that she was not currently looking for a relationship. She even shared a heartwarming anecdote about briefly trying Raya, a celebrity dating app, only to delete it shortly after because she didn’t understand the “concept” of digital dating. For Chahal, his focus is more on self-development than finding a new partner.
“Yaar, dost waghaire ghumte hai toh problem nahi hai na ki video aa jata hai (Not a problem like videos of friends surfing the internet). No relationship. Happy single. Video comes out when friends meet. He’s a friend, no relationship. I’ve seen it all on Instagram. People can think whatever they think about the app. o.” Chahal said.
Suicidal thoughts and severe panic attacks after divorce with Dhanashree Verma
In perhaps his most sensitive confession yet, Chahal revealed that the period surrounding his divorce was a dark chapter marked by severe mental health issues. anxiety, panic attacks and depression. He described the physical manifestations of his distress, hand tremors, facial numbness and even fainting, which significantly affected his professional life and caused him to miss several major cricket tournaments.
Chahal credited his mentor Aniruddh Singh and consistent therapy sessions for helping him get through this “difficult phase”. Speaking about suicidal thoughts and intense emotional pain during the 40 days he slept just two hours a night, Chahal aimed to shed light on the human side of professional athletes who often suffer in silence under public scrutiny.
“When I got divorced, I was not in my right mind. I was suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. My hands would shake, my face would get smaller and numb. Sometimes things would get so bad that I would pass out. I had suicidal thoughts. I was tired of my life. I would cry for two hours a day and share everything very well. With my mentor Aniruddh, he helped me a lot to get out of this phase. added the Indian cricketer.
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Final closing of Dhanashree section
Regarding her high-profile marriage Dhanashree VermaWith it officially ending in March 2025, Chahal was adamant that the chapter is now completely closed. She addressed the controversy that led to their split, including the viral “sugar daddy” shirt she wore to court, which she explained was not a malice, but a silent message to those labeling the situation unfair.
Chahal expressed a mature perspective on the separation, noting that he felt an immediate emotional connection as soon as the legal formalities were over, asking his ex-wife for patience. She also opened up about her newfound indifference to social media trolling, saying that after seeing the worst of online abuse, she no longer allows the opinions of strangers to dictate her happiness or peace of mind.
“It was a part of my life that’s over now. I’ve moved on. I don’t want to be stuck in that place talking about it. My life goes on and his life goes on. He’s happy in his life, we’re happy in our lives. It was done right after he got out of court. It’s all on social media, so it doesn’t affect me that much, no problem. Chahal concluded.
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