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Chahal Out of SMAT Final Due to Dengue, Chikungunya
18 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Yuzvendra Chahal ruled out of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final
- Spinner is recovering from dengue and chikungunya illnesses
- Focus on recovery for IPL 2026 and upcoming tournaments
Yuzvendra Chahal, a prominent Indian Premier League spinner, has been sidelined from the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final in Pune. He announced on X that he is currently battling dengue and chikungunya, which have significantly impacted his health. Doctors have advised him to prioritize rest and recovery.
Chahal expressed his disappointment at missing the crucial match for his team, Haryana. Despite his absence, he conveyed his best wishes for the team's performance in the summit clash. The leg-spinner, known for his prolific wicket-taking record, hopes to return to bowling at full strength soon, with an eye on future tournaments including IPL 2026.
The article also touches upon Jharkhand's strong batting performance in the final, led by Ishan Kishan and Kumar Kushagra. It remains to be seen if Chahal will be fit for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, scheduled to begin on December 24, 2025, and conclude on January 18, 2026.
