Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and choreographer Dhanashree Verma’s love story once seemed like the perfect partnership, but as life often unfolds, not every journey lasts forever. Their relationship, which blossomed during the pandemic, had fans rooting for them from the sidelines. (Photos: Dhanashree Verma Instagram/Yuzvendra Chahal Instagram)
Updated on : 22 February,2025 07:17 PM IST | Compiled by : Srijanee Majumdar
Their romance began with an unexpected twist when Chahal, typically known for his cricketing prowess, found himself drawn to dance. During the COVID-19 lockdown, he enrolled in Dhanashree’s online dance classes. What started as a student-teacher dynamic soon turned into a deep connection, and in no time, they fell in love.
On August 8, 2020, the couple made their engagement public with a heartwarming post on Instagram, radiating happiness in traditional attire
By December 22, 2020, Yuzvendra and Dhanashree took their relationship to the next level, tying the knot in a grand ceremony in Gurgaon. Their wedding, a private yet spectacular affair, was attended by close friends and family. The viral wedding photos made them one of the most adored couples of the year
With their marriage off to a wonderful start, Chahal and Dhanashree became one of the most beloved duos on social media
Whether it was Dhanashree cheering Chahal on during IPL matches or their adorable dance videos together, fans couldn’t get enough of them. They quickly became the epitome of the perfect couple, with Chahal excelling in cricket and Dhanashree flourishing in the entertainment industry
Their frequent public appearances and playful chemistry on social media kept their relationship in the limelight. Chahal often credited his wife for being his greatest pillar of support, while Dhanashree continued to grow her personal brand, proving she was much more than just the wife of a cricketer
However, in 2023, cracks began to show. Fans noticed a shift as the couple became less active together online. Cryptic Instagram posts, hinting at underlying tension, began to surface, sparking speculation. Neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, but the signs were clear
As the months passed, the whispers grew louder, culminating in Chahal deleting all their shared pictures from social media. Dhanashree, on the other hand, still retained some memories on her profile
The most telling sign came when fans discovered the couple had unfollowed each other on Instagram, a digital red flag in today’s social media-driven world
By January 2025, divorce rumours were rampant, with reports suggesting that their relationship had reached an irreversible point. On Friday, both were spotted outside the Bandra Family Court, fueling further speculation about an official divorce. Reports revealed that a 45-minute court-mandated counseling session had failed to resolve their differences, and both mutually agreed to part ways. However, an official divorce announcement has yet to be made
