Yuzvendra Chahal Biography: Wife, Net Worth, Age, Stats, Height, Parents, Siblings, Instagram

Yuzvendra Chahal is an Indian cricketer known for his exceptional leg-spin bowling. He began his sports journey as a chess player before shifting focus to cricket.

He has represented India in both ODIs and T20Is and played for teams like Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.

Profile

• Full Name: Yuzvendra Singh Chahal
• Stage Name: Yuzvendra Chahal
• Born: July 23, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Jind, Haryana, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Cricketer
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
• Parent: K.K. Chahal, Sunita Devi
• Siblings: Geetanjali Chahal, Neel Chahal
• Spouse: Dhanashree Verma
• Children: None
• Relationship: Divorce
• Net Worth: $5.4 million

Early Life And Education

Yuzvendra Chahal was born on July 23, 1990, in Jind, Haryana, India. He is 35 years old. He was born to K.K. Chahal (father), who is an advocate, and Sunita Devi (mother), a homemaker. He has two elder sisters named Geetanjali Chahal and Neel Chahal.

Chahal practices Hinduism and belongs to the Jat community, a prominent ethnic group in northern India. Before rising to fame in cricket, he was also a national-level chess player and represented India at the Asian and World Youth Chess Championships. He completed his early education in Jind and later pursued higher education while balancing his sports career.

Career

Yuzvendra Chahal began his career as a chess player and even represented India at the international level before fully transitioning to cricket. He started his cricket journey as a leg-spin bowler and was initially picked by Mumbai Indians in the IPL, where he gained attention during the 2011 Champions League T20.

His major breakthrough came when he joined Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014. His consistent performances in the IPL earned him a spot in the Indian national team. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut for India on June 11, 2016, against Zimbabwe and his T20 International debut on June 18, 2016, also against Zimbabwe.

Chahal quickly established himself as a reliable spinner for India, especially in limited-overs formats. He became known for his ability to take crucial wickets and control the middle overs. He was also part of India’s squad in major tournaments like the ICC Champions Trophy and the ICC Cricket World Cup. Over the years, he has been one of India’s most dependable leg-spinners in white-ball cricket.

Awards and Nominations

• Man of the Match awards in various international matches
• Holds the record for best bowling figures in T20I by an Indian (6/25 against England in 2017)
• Represented India in multiple ICC tournaments

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @yuzi_chahal23
• Facebook handle: @YuzvendraChahalOfficial
• Twitter handle: @yuzi_chahal

Personal Life

Yuzvendra Chahal was married to Dhanashree Verma, a dentist, choreographer, and YouTuber. The couple tied the knot in December 2020 in Gurugram. However, they divorced in March 2025.

As of now, there are no publicly known details about any previous relationships before his marriage to Dhanashree Verma and he doesn’t have any children. Chahal stands at 5 feet 6 inches tall (approximately 168 cm).

Net Worth

Yuzvendra Chahal has an estimated net worth of approximately $5.4 million. His wealth comes from his cricket career, which includes earnings from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and his Grade C contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

He also earns from brand endorsements with companies like VIVO, Nike, Boom 11, Acuvue, and Fanta, where he reportedly charges around $120,000 per deal. Additionally, Chahal has invested in ventures such as the lifestyle brand CheQmate, the fitness app Grip, and the clothing line YUZO.

He owns a luxurious house in Gurugram valued at approximately $3 million and a collection of high-end cars, including a Porsche Cayenne S, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Rolls Royce, and Lamborghini Centenario.