Indian cricketer and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has officially divorced his wife, choreographer Dhanashree Verma, adding to the list of high-profile sports personalities in India who have gone through divorce. The separation was finalized following a directive from the Bombay High Court, which instructed the family court to expedite the divorce process, as it was a mutual consent separation.
After the legal proceedings, Chahal was seen leaving the court premises, and his lawyer confirmed to the media that the marriage had officially ended.
Famous Indian Sportsmen Who Went Through Divorce
Chahal now joins several other well-known Indian sports figures who have faced similar challenges in their personal lives:
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Hardik Pandya and Natasha Stankovic: Hardik Pandya, the Indian cricketer, and Serbian actress Natasha Stankovic announced their engagement in 2020 and welcomed their son, Agastya, the same year. However, they divorced in 2024 after four years of marriage.
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Shikhar Dhawan and Ayesha Mukherjee: Shikhar Dhawan’s marriage to Melbourne-based kickboxer Ayesha Mukherjee seemed like a fairytale, despite Ayesha being a divorcee and mother of two. After nearly 10 years together, the couple separated in 2021.
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Mohammad Shami and Hasin Jahan: The marriage of cricketer Mohammad Shami and Hasin Jahan became highly controversial when Hasin accused Shami of infidelity and domestic violence in 2018. Despite Shami denying the accusations, the couple separated, and their legal proceedings remain a significant topic of discussion.
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Yograj Singh and Shabnam Singh: Yograj Singh, father of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, first married Shabnam Singh, but after their divorce, he married Punjabi actress Satvir Kaur.
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Dinesh Karthik and Nikita Vanjara: Dinesh Karthik’s marriage to childhood friend Nikita Vanjara ended in 2012 amid rumors of her affair with fellow cricketer Murali Vijay. After their divorce, Nikita married Vijay, which stirred considerable controversy.
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Mohammad Azharuddin and Sangeeta Bijlani: Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin married Naureen in 1987, and after two children, they divorced in 1996 following his affair with Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani. Azhar later married Bijlani, but they also divorced in 2010.
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Vinod Kambli and Noella Lewis: Cricketer Vinod Kambli divorced his first wife, Noella Lewis, a former receptionist, before marrying Andrea Hewitt, with whom he has a son.
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Ravi Shastri and Ritu Singh: Former cricketer and commentator Ravi Shastri separated from his wife Ritu Singh in 2012 after 20 years of marriage. Reports suggest his demanding career as a coach and commentator strained their relationship.
Chahal's divorce adds to this list, highlighting the personal challenges many sports figures face alongside their professional achievements.
