Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma were once one of the most admired celebrity couples, known for their social media chemistry and public appearances. Naturally, their unexpected divorce became one of the most talked-about breakups in recent times. Amid the media frenzy, the viral ‘be your own sugar daddy’ t-shirt of Chahal went viral. Chahal has finally broken his silence on it.
Yuzvendra Chahal Opens Up About His Viral ‘Divorce T-Shirt’ Look
Yuzvendra Chahal recently appeared on Raj Shamani’s podcast and finally broke his silence on the much-talked-about t-shirt he wore during his divorce — the one that read “Be your own sugar daddy.” The look quickly went viral, especially because he wore it on the very day he appeared in court for the finalisation of his divorce from Dhanashree Verma. Fans speculated about the meaning behind the message, and now Chahal has addressed it directly.
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He clarified that the t-shirt wasn’t about creating drama but rather a subtle way to express his emotions. Chahal said,
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“Meko nahi karna tha drama, I just wanted to give one message aur maine vo de diya.”
He hinted that something happened from Dhanashree’s side which triggered his decision to wear that shirt. He further added,
“Kyunki saamne se kuch cheez hua tha, aur mera pehle mann nahi tha. Fir saamne se kuch hua toh maine kaha ab sambhal lo, ab mujhe nahi parwah kisi ki.”
He made it clear that he didn’t abuse or target anyone, but simply shared a message that reflected his state of mind.
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As the conversation went deeper, Chahal also opened up about the legal aspects of the divorce. He shared that the settlement wasn’t easy and that negotiations were tough. He ultimately agreed to a deal and signed it to bring closure to the chapter. Though he didn’t reveal too many financial details, he said,
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“Settlement mein maine achha deal sign kara tha.”
Yuzvendra Chahal admits to faking his marriage on social media
In a candid conversation on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Yuzvendra Chahal opened up about the cracks in his marriage with Dhanashree Verma. He revealed that despite their relationship facing serious issues, the couple decided to maintain a picture-perfect image on social media until they were completely sure about parting ways. When Raj directly asked him if he was faking the marriage during that time, Chahal honestly replied,
“Yes.”
This revelation sheds light on the emotional pressure many public figures face in keeping up appearances, even when things are falling apart behind the scenes.
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Yuzvendra Chahal debunks cheating rumors and opens up about mental health struggles
In his heartfelt conversation on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Yuzvendra Chahal strongly denied the cheating allegations that surfaced during his divorce from Dhanashree Verma. Addressing the rumours head-on, he said,
“When I was going through the divorce thing, people labelled me as a cheater. I have never cheated. You will not get a more loyal person than me.”
Chahal added that he has always acted with love and respect, especially towards women, and felt hurt by the baseless assumptions made about him just for the sake of online engagement.
“I have two sisters, I know how to respect girls… Just because you are seen with someone, you will link up with someone and write for views.”
By saying so he pointed out the toxicity of social media gossip.
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Chahal also made a deeply personal revelation about his mental health during that period. The cricketer shared that the emotional turmoil led him to experience anxiety, sleeplessness, and even suicidal thoughts.
Chahal admitted,
“I was tired of my life… crying for two hours, sleeping for 2-3 hours, and the same thing kept happening. I thought it was better it ended.”
These dark thoughts lasted for over 40 days, which pushed him to take a break from cricket—not just for himself, but so that his mental state wouldn’t affect the team.
He finally said,
“I took a break from cricket because I did not want the team to suffer because of me.”
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Yuzvendra Chahal recalls last conversation with Dhanashree and shares fears post-divorce
Yuzvendra Chahal opened up about his last interaction with ex-wife Dhanashree Verma, revealing that they haven’t spoken since the 2024 World Cup. He shared that their final conversation happened around six months ago, and that too over a video call during a court hearing related to their divorce. Reflecting on the relationship, Chahal said he gave it his all, stating,
“I gave my 100 percent.”
Opening up further about his life after divorce, Chahal admitted that he now feels anxious about even meeting his female friends. He said his biggest fear is that people on social media would start linking him with any woman he’s seen with, making life difficult for those around him. He said,
“People will make life hell for my female friends.”
Talking about the idea of falling in love again, the cricketer confessed that he now has a fear of attachment and loss. He explained,
“I am not scared of falling in love, I am scared of losing the one I fall in love with.”
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This podcast has very well shared the side of Yuzvendra Chahal and the issues he dealt with. What are your thoughts? Do share via the comments below.
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