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The Bombay High Court (HC) has granted cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and dancer Dhanashree Verma a divorce, waiving the mandatory six-month cooling-off period. The decision comes after the couple, who have been living separately since June 2022, filed for divorce in February 2025.
Bombay HC Overrules Family Court’s Decision
Initially, on February 20, a family court rejected their plea to exempt the cooling-off period. However, the Bombay High Court stepped in and ordered the family court to take a final decision by March 20, considering that Chahal would be unavailable after March 21 due to the start of IPL 2025.
The court agreed to fast-track the proceedings as the couple had already lived separately for over two and a half years and had mutually settled all terms during mediation.
Alimony Details: Chahal to Pay ₹4.75 Crore to Dhanashree
Amid speculations regarding alimony, court records reveal that the rumored ₹60 crore settlement was false. Instead, Chahal has agreed to pay:
₹4.75 crore in total alimony
₹2.37 crore already paid
The remaining amount to be paid after the final divorce decree
This settlement officially ends their marriage, which began in December 2020.
Yuzvendra Chahal Joins Punjab Kings for IPL 2025
As Chahal moves forward, he is now gearing up for IPL 2025. After being released by Rajasthan Royals, he was snapped up by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a record-breaking ₹18 crore in the 2025 IPL Mega Auction, making him the most expensive spinner in IPL history.
- PBKS will kick off their IPL campaign against Gujarat Titans on March 25 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- Chahal remains the highest wicket-taker in IPL history (205 wickets) and is the only player to take over 200 scalps in the league.
- He holds the unique distinction of being the leading wicket-taker for two franchises – RCB and RR.
With his personal life settled, Chahal will now focus on continuing his record-breaking cricket career in the upcoming IPL season.
