Cricketer's Divorce Saga: Chahal's Cryptic Alimony Claim Sparks Speculation

As of October 26th, 2025, the ongoing divorce saga of Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal continues to make headlines. Chahal recently dropped a comment on fellow cricketer Shikhar Dhawan's Instagram post, which has sparked a fresh wave of speculation about his alimony dispute with ex-wife Dhanashree Verma.

Dhawan had shared glimpses from his family's Diwali and Bhai Dooj celebrations, and Chahal commented, "Aapke pose pe copyright maar raha hun bhaiya, 4 crores only (I'm putting a copyright claim on your pose, brother, 4 crores only)." This cryptic remark has led many netizens to believe that Chahal is making another dig at the rumored 4 crore alimony he had to pay following his divorce from Dhanashree.

The controversy intensified further when Chahal shared a screenshot of a court verdict on his Instagram story, stating that "Financially independent wives cannot demand alimony from their husbands." He added, "Maa Kasam Khao Nahi Paltoge iss Decision Seh," which translates to "Swear on your mother you won't go back on this decision." This post, though deleted shortly after, has sparked a debate on whether Chahal was targeting Dhanashree or simply voicing his support for the court's ruling.

Chahal's latest social media activity comes just a few months after his high-profile separation from choreographer and influencer Dhanashree Verma. The two had married in December 2020 and were one of cricket's most-followed couples, but they split in March 2025 following proceedings at the Bombay High Court. While the exact details of the settlement were not officially confirmed, reports had suggested a figure of around Rs 4 crore.