Chahal, Dhanashree are now divorced, cite 'compatibility issues' in court
What's the story
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife-dancer Dhanashree Verma have officially divorced. The news of their divorce has been doing the rounds on social media for months now.
The couple posted cryptic posts online, hinting at a separation but never mentioning divorce.
The final hearing and completion of all necessary formalities occurred at the Bandra Family Court on Thursday, where both parties were present and cited "compatibility issues" as the reason to separate.
Social media hints
Both posted cryptic posts, fueling speculation
Hours after reports of her divorce from Chahal surfaced, Verma shared a cryptic Instagram Story, stating, "From Stressed To Blessed - Isn't it amazing how God can turn our worries and trials into blessings?"
Chahal wrote on his Story, "God has protected me more times than I can count. So I can only imagine the times I've been rescued that I don't even know about. Thank you, God, for always being there..."
Alimony rumors
Alimony rumors also emerged before
Earlier when Chahal and Verma's alleged divorce rumors were swirling, there were claims, suggesting Chahal might have to pay ₹60 crore in alimony.
The couple has not addressed these reports directly, but Verma dismissed the speculation as "baseless," while Chahal urged people not to spread unverified claims.
Relationship history
Chahal and Verma's relationship timeline
Chahal and Verma got married in a private ceremony on December 22, 2020. The couple had been dating for some time before getting hitched.
Their wedding was attended by close friends and family members. Despite their social media PDAs, rumors about their troubled marriage started doing the rounds online last year.
Professional life
Chahal's performance in cricket remained unaffected
Despite the personal turmoil, Chahal's cricketing performance hasn't been affected. He is currently a part of the Rajasthan Royals team in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
His professional commitments have kept him busy, with the cricketer often sharing updates about his matches on social media.
Meanwhile, Verma continues to engage with her followers through dance videos and vlogs on her YouTube channel.