Chahal and Dhanashree End Four-Year Marriage
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and choreographer Dhanashree Verma, who got married in 2020, have legally parted ways. Post-divorce, Chahal revealed that he received strong public backlash. He claimed that some people unjustly called him a "cheater", which impacted his mental health.
Career Demands Leading to Relationship Troubles
Chahal stated that both he and Dhanashree were career-oriented. It became difficult to sustain the relationship. He stated that lack of emotional connection and not having time created problems. He mentioned, "When ambitions and personalities don't match, the relationship gets affected." In his opinion, understanding each other becomes necessary when personal aspirations diverge.
Chahal Denies Cheating Allegations
Chahal strongly denied any charge of cheating. He stated, "I never cheated anyone. I am a loyal person and careful about who I trust." He also stated that many people judged him without seeing the whole picture. He believes the breakdown was because of different paths in growth individually, not betrayal.
Mental Health Declined After Public Criticism
Chahal discussed the emotional impact the public backlash had on him. He disclosed that he had been accused of disrespecting women, which he hotly denied. He related, "I have two sisters. I respect women. My parents taught me that." The attention stressed him out. He hardly slept, getting at best two hours a night. He even stopped playing cricket and felt isolated for almost five months.
Struggles with Suicidal Thoughts
Chahal also reported that he had even had suicidal thoughts at this time. He explained, "I told my friend about it. I was scared. I couldn't concentrate on anything." The constant news coverage and rumors compounded it. Stories connected his name with others without evidence, which further stressed him out.
Support From Friends Helped Recovery
During this trying time, Chahal did not involve his family. He talked to close friends such as Prateik Pawar and RJ Mahvash. He explained, "They supported me. Because of them, I returned to normal." Their presence was able to help him deal with and heal emotionally.
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