NEW DELHI: As India faced New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai, Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal grabbed attention—this time off the field.
Chahal was seen enjoying the high-stakes match with RJ Mahvash, a popular radio jockey and social media personality, sparking a flurry of reactions on social media.
While Chahal’s personal life made headlines, the cricketing action in Dubai was equally intense. New Zealand, despite struggling against India’s spinners, managed to post a competitive total of over 250 runs, thanks to a late flourish in the final overs.
Kuldeep Yadav’s crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs shifted momentum in India’s favor, while Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakaravarthy bowled with precision to keep the Kiwi batters in check.
This isn’t the first time Chahal has been spotted in a buzzworthy moment. Nearly three months ago, The New Indian spotted him with a mystery girl at JW Marriott in Juhu, Mumbai, in what seemed to be an attempt to remain unnoticed.
He was seen hiding behind pillars and using his hand to shield his face, while the woman accompanying him appeared visibly cautious.
The sighting comes amid Chahal’s ongoing divorce case with wife Dhanashree Verma. Though rumors of their separation had been circulating for months, reports confirmed that the couple had filed for divorce around a week ago.
While some reports suggested that Dhanashree had demanded ₹60 crore in alimony, her family strongly denied these claims, calling them “baseless and irresponsible.”
On the professional front, Chahal is set to play for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, having been bought for a massive ₹18 crore in last year’s mega auction
