US EditionYuzvendra Chahal Opens up on Mental Health Issues Post Divorce; Says He Never Cheated, Had Suicidal Thoughts
INDIA, JUL 31 – Yuzvendra Chahal revealed his mental health struggles and denied infidelity claims while explaining that career pressures and emotional disconnect led to his divorce, finalized by Bombay High Court.
- Veteran Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal used Raj Shamani’s podcast to break his silence on wearing the ‘Be Your Own Sugar Daddy’ t-shirt at his final hearing.
- Facing busy schedules, Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma concealed their split until their divorce was finalised, citing mismatched expectations.
- In candid detail, Chahal described crying two hours daily and sleeping two hours over 40 days amid emotional distress, stating he experienced anxiety attacks and suicidal thoughts, with family and RJ Mahvash helping him recover.
- Chahal added, `I took a break from cricket because I did not want the team to suffer because of me` after revealing he struggled to focus amid mental strain.
- Chahal’s revelations have sparked discussions on mental health among athletes, highlighting the toll of trolling when he was dropped from India’s national team at his lowest point.
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Yuzvendra Chahal breaks silence on divorce with Dhanashree Verma, mental battle: 'I was depressed. I got anxiety attacks'
Yuzvendra Chahal was also asked if Dhanashree Verma and he were faking their relationship during the rift, to which the cricketer nodded in agreement.
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma got divorced in March this year. Now Chahal has broken his silence in an interview on his divorce from Dhanashree Verma.
'Faked my marriage, had suicidal thoughts': Yuzvendra Chahal
Mumbai: It’s been months since Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and social media influencer Dhanashree Verma officially parted ways, but their separation continues to make headlines. The couple, who tied the knot in 2020, never publicly addressed their split until now. Chahal opens up about divorce In a candid conversation on a podcast with Raj Shamani, Chahal finally opened up about the emotional turmoil he went through and what led to the end…
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