Yuzvendra Chahal shared a now-deleted post about a court ruling stating ‘financially independent wives cannot demand alimony,’ intensifying speculation about the ₹4 crore settlement following his 2025 divorce from Dhanashree Verma.
October 24, 2025: Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has found himself at the centre of a heated online controversy, not for his bowling, but for a cryptic social media post that appears to reference his high-profile divorce from ex-wife Dhanashree Verma.
The leg-spinner took to his Instagram stories to share a screenshot of a news article detailing a recent Delhi High Court verdict which stated, “Financially independent wives cannot demand alimony from their husbands.”
Chahal quickly added his own provocative caption in Hindi: “Maa kasam khao nahi paltoge iss decision seh” (Swear on your mother you won’t go back on this decision). Although the post was deleted minutes later, it was screenshotted and went instantly viral, fueling speculation that it was a jab at Dhanashree.
Linking Post to High-Profile Divorce
The timing of Chahal’s post has drawn immediate links to his personal life. The couple, who married in December 2020, officially parted ways in March 2025 following proceedings at the Bombay High Court. Dhanashree, a successful choreographer and influencer, is widely considered a financially independent professional.
While neither star officially confirmed the divorce settlement figure, media reports widely claimed the alimony amounted to approximately ₹4 crore. The cricketer’s reference to the Delhi High Court ruling about financially independent spouses is seen by many fans as a pointed comment on the financial settlement of his own breakup.
Fan Reactions and On-Screen Banter
The cricketer’s action has divided the internet, with the hashtag-fuelled debate seeing some users praise Chahal’s “savage humour,” while others criticized him for not moving on gracefully from the divorce.
Adding to the social media drama, Chahal’s cryptic post coincided with his appearance in a light-hearted Instagram reel alongside former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan. In the comedy clip, Dhawan is seen teasing Chahal, joking, “Teri bhi shaadi karva denge beta (We’ll get you married too, son),” a moment of on-screen embarrassment that fans were quick to link to the off-screen drama.