Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal finally addressed the rumors linking her to the reality TV personality Shefali Baggastrongly pushes back against unfounded speculations about his personal life. Chahal, who has been out of the national set-up for the past three years, remains a regular topic of discussion off the field, especially after his divorce. Dhanashree Verma in March last year.
Every public appearance involving the cricketer has been closely scrutinized ever since and often leads to heated debates on social media platforms. Chahal, however, insists that while he understands the public interest, there must be clear boundaries.
“Being in the public eye comes with the job”: Yuzvendra Chahal
Speaking to India Today Salaam Cricket, Chahal shared his perspective on fame and the constant attention that comes with it. He explained that he would not be offended as long as the public debate was respectful and focused on it.
“As long as it’s about me, in a good, positive or even fun way, I don’t mind one bit” Chahal said. “It’s part of the profession. You’re in the public eye and people will talk.”
The spinner admitted that scrutiny is inevitable for public figures, especially in a cricket-obsessed country like India. However, he drew a firm line when speculation started, involving others without any basis.
Addressing the rumors surrounding Shefali Bagga, Chahal expressed his dismay at how someone else’s name was casually dragged into online gossip. He emphasized that such narratives can have an unfair effect on people who have nothing to do with the speculation.
“When you start associating someone else’s name with it, that’s when it’s wrong” Chahal said. “They don’t know anything about it and all of a sudden it’s being discussed for no reason.”
The foot scammer pointed out that simple social interactions are often misinterpreted, especially when male and female friends are seen together in public. According to him, it is not necessary to mark and sensationalize every meeting.
Chahal explained how everyday activities can quickly turn into rumours, especially in the age of social media. He noted that the assumption that a man and a woman seen together must be in a romantic relationship is both outdated and unfair.
“It doesn’t matter if a boy and a girl go home or if they have boyfriend and girlfriend or something” he said. “Sometimes you just hang out with friends.”
According to Chahal, this tendency to jump to conclusions reflects a larger problem in which the personal space of public figures is shrinking.
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Chahal’s dinner with Shefali Bagga is creating buzz online
Recalling a recent incident, Chahal shared that during a visit to Mumbai, a routine outing unexpectedly became fodder for online speculation. Coming to town for the first time in a few months, he made up his mind Go out to dinner with Shefali – a move that soon sparked rumors.
“I don’t even know who invited me or how it became such a big deal” Chahal said. “I went out to dinner. That’s it.”
What surprised him most, therefore, was how quickly an ordinary evening turned into a widespread conversation and reinforced his idea of ​​how closely his actions were being watched.
While Chahal said he has learned to deal with the criticism and gossip, he admits the impact on his family is harder to ignore. Her parents and siblings, she said, often come across such news and find the situation emotionally distressing.
“I can fit in. I don’t care,” he said. “But my sisters are with me. My parents are there too. They’re reading these.”
As Chahal continues to focus on life, his message is clear: the public interest should never come at the expense of personal dignity or attract people for no reason.
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