‘I saw her on a video call’- Yuzvendra Chahal opens up about final interaction with ex-wife Dhanashree Verma

India’s experienced leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recently opened up about his separation from ex-wife Dhanashree Verma during a podcast appearance. He candidly discussed the emotional distance that had developed between them well before the official divorce process began.

Yuzi shared that for several months prior to the legal proceedings, they were not in touch with each other at all. Their only form of communication was limited to matters related to the legal formalities of the divorce. He refrained from going into specific details but mentioned that the relationship had already begun to drift apart long before it ended officially.

Despite the personal challenges, Chahal appeared composed and mature while speaking about the situation. He emphasized focusing on his mental well-being and career, stating that he is now in a better place emotionally and professionally. The cricketer also conveyed gratitude to his fans for their support during a difficult phase in his life.

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Yuzvendra Chahal Talked About His Last Interaction With Ex-Wife:

Yuzvendra Chahal shared that his final conversation with Dhanashree Verma happened over a video call involving their lawyers. He admitted that issues had been present in the marriage for a while, but they grew distant after the 2024 T20 World Cup. Chahal made these remarks during an interview on Raj Shamani’s YouTube podcast.

He said, “ I had not seen her for a very long time, and then I saw her on a video call, where the lawyers spoke to us. That's it, no message or anything after that. Before the divorce, we weren't on talking terms for six to seven months. We would talk only if there was something very important; otherwise, nothing. It was like that for a while, but after the T20 World Cup, it started properly.”

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma officially parted ways on March 20, 2025, as ruled by the Bandra Family Court in Mumbai. Reflecting on the separation, Chahal mentioned that there was no possibility of saving the relationship, as both had already made every effort to make it work before deciding to move on.

He further said, “ She brought it up at times, even I did on some occasions, and it happened one day mutually. (Was there any chance to work it out) No, we tried enough. I tried my best.”

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma first connected during the COVID-19 lockdown when he joined her online dance sessions. The couple got married on December 22, 2020. Currently, Chahal is representing Northamptonshire in the 2025 County Championship Division Two and delivered an impressive bowling performance against Derbyshire in their latest match.