A high-octane world Indian Premier League (IPL) No stranger to on-field drama, the latest controversy surrounding Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal left fans and civic groups in disbelief. As the 2026 season enters its crucial middle stage, a viral video purporting to be of the 35-year-old leg-spinner has taken social media by storm. These shots, which have garnered millions of views on social media platforms, are in stark contrast to the role model image Chahal has been cultivating lately.
Yuzvendra Chahal was allegedly seen smoking and littering while driving
The controversy erupted on Friday evening when a short clip surfaced showing a person closely resembling Chahal behind the wheel of a luxury car. In the video, it can be seen that the person drags on a cigarette while driving in traffic. But it was the next act that caused the most outrage: the man accidentally threw a lit cigarette butt onto a public road.
The backlash was immediate. Netizens were quick to point out the lack of civil responsibility. The authenticity of the video remains unverified and neither Chahal nor Kings of the Punjab The management has issued an official statement, the timing is particularly harmful. The clip has sparked a heated debate on the social ethics of national sporting icons, especially given Chahal’s status as one of India’s most beloved cricketers.
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🚨 YUZI CHAHAL SMOKING VIDEO GOES VIRAL 🚨
Yuzvendra Chahal is in critical condition
Online backlash after her late-night video went viral. Netizens call him for allegedly smoking while driving and throwing cigarettes on the road. pic.twitter.com/tjUlZH0Gf7– Jeet (@JeetN25) April 10, 2026
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Chahal’s confession that he has given up addiction and prefers fitness
What makes these allegations particularly shocking is Chahal’s public commitment to a disciplined lifestyle. During an intimate conversation with the South African legend just weeks ago AB de Villiers In a YouTube podcast, Chahal revealed a transformative change in his personal habits.
“I stopped drinking alcohol and it has been more than six months. Now I am 35 years old, so I want to be more active and give 150% to my team. As a great player, I want people in IPL to learn something from me“, Chahal De Villiers said.
Chahal’s ‘sober period’ was due to his desire to recover from injuries that have hampered him in the IPL 2025 season. Although Punjab Kings finished second last year Shreyas Iyer‘s captaincy, Chahal criticized himself, noted that rib and joint fractures prevented him from bowling at his peak in the final. RCB.
Going into the 2026 season, the leg-spinner emphasized his aim to mentor younger players. However, this viral video threatens to overshadow his efforts on the field – where he has already claimed three wickets in his first few outings. For a player who acknowledges the absence of a teammate Marco Jansen Chahal, who won the PBKS title last year, is now under the microscope. Whether this video is a genuine trial or a case of mistaken identity is still unknown, but the court of social media has already begun.
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