The IPL 2025 finale was truly historic as Royal Challengers Bangalore lifted their maiden trophy after 17 long years of heartbreaks and near-misses. The internet erupted in celebration, with fans and celebrities pouring in congratulatory messages for the team. Among the many wishes, one that caught everyone’s attention was from Dhanashree Verma, the ex-wife of Punjab King’s spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
Dhanashree Verma took to Instagram story and congratulated RCB after it defeated Yuzvendra Chahal’s team, Punjab Kings
If there’s one celebrity separation that sparked widespread discussion this year, it was that of cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and choreographer-influencer Dhanashree Verma. Once hailed as one of the most adored couples in the cricketing world, their unexpected split earlier this year left fans shocked. The duo, known for their chemistry and public displays of support, seemed inseparable at one point.
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Dhanashree was often spotted in stadiums cheering passionately for Chahal, sharing dance reels, and posting heartwarming messages for him. Naturally, the news of their divorce was met with disbelief, and Dhanashree, especially, faced brutal trolling on social media. Yet, she maintained her silence and dignity, never responding to the negativity.
The chatter around their separation reignited when Dhanashree posted an Instagram story after the IPL 2025 final, a match that saw Royal Challengers Bangalore defeat Punjab Kings to lift their first-ever IPL trophy in 17 years. What made the post noteworthy was that Punjab Kings included Yuzvendra Chahal as one of their key players, and the defeat was a big blow to the team’s hopes of clinching their maiden title.
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Despite this, Dhanashree went on to share a celebratory post featuring Virat Kohli proudly holding the trophy, captioned:
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“Finally no. 18 for 18 Congratulations @virat.kohli and the team.”
Her post appeared to be a straightforward congratulatory message, but given the emotional history, one couldn’t help but notice the irony. While there’s nothing wrong with cheering for a winning side, it was symbolic for many that Dhanashree chose to openly celebrate the victory of the team that defeated her ex-husband’s side.
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Despite bitter divorce, Dhanashree Verma still believes in love and quotes it as the most beautiful aspect of life
Just weeks before the start of IPL 2025, the news of Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s divorce being officially finalised came as a surprise to many. The couple, who got married in December 2020 during the pandemic, had been living separately for several months before they legally parted ways earlier this year. It must have been a tough and emotionally challenging phase for both of them, especially considering how public their relationship had been and how deeply loved they were as a couple by fans across the country.
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Despite going through a bitter separation, Dhanashree hasn’t lost her faith in love. In a recent statement, she called love the most “beautiful aspect” of life and said that one’s understanding of it evolves with time. While she is currently focusing on her family and professional life, she added that she is open to whatever the future holds. In her words,
“I am open to what the future holds for me, but for now, it is my career and my family that are of utmost importance to me.”
What are your thoughts on the congratulatory message of Dhanashree Verma? Do share your thoughts via the comments below.
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