Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal Once again, social media is talking after posting — and swiftly deleting — a cryptic Instagram story that many fans interpreted as a jab at his ex-wife, Dhanashree Verma. The Delhi High Court’s decision on AliMony, the high-profile divorce and the online debate over the reported settlement amount, have put the former couple’s private life in the public spotlight.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s Instagram story is going viral
Controversy erupted when Chahal shared a screenshot of a news article highlighting the Delhi High Court judgment “Financially independent wives cannot claim alimony from their husbands.” Along with the article, he added a Hindi caption that read: “Maa Kasam Khao Nahi Paltoge ISS Decision Seh” – “Swear to your mother you will not go back on this decision.”
Although Chahal was soon deleted, the screenshots flooded social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter, Instagram and Facebook). Fans immediately shut down his post about the divorce settlement with Dhanashree, interpreting it as something subtle about their past relationships and court proceedings.
Background: Yuzvendra and Dhanashree’s divorce
Yuzvendra and Dhanashree tied the knot in December 2020 in a ceremony that drew widespread attention on social media. However, their marriage ended in March 2025, after months and two months of speculation of strain. The Bombay High Court finalized their divorce earlier this year.
Chahal received an alimony of ₹ 4 crore as part of the settlement. The timing of Yuzi’s now-viral post – countering renewed talk of a divorce – has led to speculation that the 35-year-old is unhappy with the perceived financial terms.
Netizens react to Chahal’s post
Chahal’s post triggered an avalanche of reactions on social media. Some users appreciated the wit and sarcasm, calling it a “wild move”, while others criticized the cricketer for being “petty” and “unable to move forward”, a “wild move”. Hashtags like #Yuzvendrachahal, #dhanashreefreyma and #chahalalimony reflect the polarizing reaction.
Adding to the buzz, Chahal then quickly added to the alimony by commenting “4 crores” on an Instagram post by fans.
Dhanashree breaks the silence on the reality show
While Chahal’s posts drew fans and criticism, Dhanashree subtly addressed the controversies during her appearance and fall in reality. Without directly naming Chahal, he said: “Just because I didn’t say something, you’re going to keep saying something? My parents taught me to base it on the people I care about. Why do people who don’t know you explain that?”
His statement was widely seen as a dignified response to the online storm, underscoring his intention to rise above gossip.
