Yuzvendra Chahal, the 34-year-old Indian spinner, recently found himself in the spotlight not only for his cricketing achievements but also for his personal life, as he was spotted with teammates Shreyas Iyer and Shashank Singh at the sets of Bigg Boss 18. The trio is expected to appear in the upcoming ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode of the popular reality TV show, which is hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
The photograph of the three cricketers, which was shared by a fan page on X (formerly Twitter), has sparked conversations about their television appearance. The image shows Chahal, Iyer, and Singh having a good time on set, posing for the cameras while chuckling together. Chahal, who is known for his playful and engaging personality, was spotted wearing cargo pants and a white jacket, standing beside his teammates in a relaxed, candid moment.
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Prior to the photo session, Yuzvendra Chahal had made his arrival at the Bigg Boss 18 set in a sleek black T-shirt, blue jeans, and yellow sneakers, casually waving at the paparazzi as he entered the venue. A video of this arrival was posted by viral photographer Bhayani on Instagram, capturing the spinner in a more laid-back, off-field moment.
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In recent times, YuzvendraChahal has found himself making headlines for reasons beyond cricket, particularly concerning his marriage. Rumours of a divorce with his wife, Dhanashree Verma, have been circulating, with speculation fueling online discussions. In response, Chahal took to Instagram to address the rumours, asking for privacy and respect regarding his personal life. He emphasized that such speculations had caused immense pain to him and his family, urging fans and the media to refrain from indulging in baseless gossip.
Indian Cricketers Shreyas Iyer, Yuzendra Chahal, and Shashank Singh in the Bigg Boss 18 set for #WeekendKaVaar shoot with Salman Khan. pic.twitter.com/kvzTCwHxYu
— #BiggBoss_Tak👁 (@BiggBoss_Tak) January 10, 2025
Dhanashree Verma also addressed the situation, speaking out against the online trolls and unfounded accusations that had been circulating. She shared that the past few days had been incredibly difficult for her family, and expressed her frustration over the character assassination and hate spread by anonymous accounts.
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Despite the challenges, she stated that she would continue to move forward with her values and truth. Chahal, one of India’s premier T20I bowlers, has also been a key player for the Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. He was part of the victorious ICC T20 World Cup-winning team in 2024 and remains one of India’s most successful bowlers in the shortest format of the game. However, despite the swirling rumours about his personal life, both Chahal and Dhanashree have refrained from officially confirming or commenting on their marital situation.
