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Yuzvendra Chahal Biography: Childhood, Career and Net Worth

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  • Yuzvendra Chahal is a talented cricket player who has made a name for himself in the cricket world due to his performance on the field as a leg spin bowler
  • Besides cricket, Chahal has other sources of income, including a government job as a tax officer
  • Chahal is currently making headlines in the sporting world after reports emerged that he has divorced his wife

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Yuzvendra Chahal is a talented cricket player who has made a name for himself in the cricket world due to his performance on the field as a leg spin bowler. Born in Jind, Haryana, he plays white ball cricket for the Indian cricket team. He also plays the great game at club level and represents Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, Haryana in domestic cricket and Northamptonshire in County Championship.

Chahal is currently making headlines in the cricket world after reports emerged that he has divorced his wife. Sources reveal that the two are no longer living together and have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Keep reading our Yuzvendra Chahal biography to find more details about his life outside cricket.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal. Photo/ News24.

Yuzvendra Chahal Biography

Full name Yuzvendra Chahal
Source of wealth Cricket
Age 34
Birth Place Jind, Haryana, India
Height 1.68m
Nationality Indian
Date of Birth July 23, 1990
Occupation Cricket player
Marital status Married

Earnings History

Yuzvendra Chahal is a household name in cricket. The Indian is contracted to several cricket teams which pay him handsomely.

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According to myKhel, Chahal was among the players in Grade C category in the BCCI central contract list, earning 1 crore per year, but was dropped from the list. During his first 12 years in the Indian Premier League, he earned 31.2 crore. After being acquired by Punjab Kings ahead of the 2025 season, the leg spin bowler signed a contract which will see him pocket 18 crore.

Besides cricket, Chahal has other sources of income, including a government job as a tax officer which pays him between 44,900 and 1,42,400. The cricket player has amassed a significant fortune over the years and is currently worth a whopping 45 crore.

Personal Life

The cricketer’s personal life is one of the most interesting parts of Yuzvendra Chahal biography. Chahal was born on July 23, 1990, in Jind, Haryana, India, to Mr. K. K. Chahal and Mrs. Sunita Devi. He has two siblings, Geetanjali Chahal and Neel Chahal, who are both ladies.

Since 2020, Chahal has been married to dance choreographer and YouTuber Dhanashree Verma. There have been rumours circulating on the internet in recent days indicating that the cricketer and his wife have parted ways. The two are reportedly not living together even though Chahal denies the allegations.

Career

Having developed passion for cricket at a young age, Yuzvendra Chahal played at youth level and eventually had his chance to show the world his talent in 2011 when he was acquired by the Mumbai Indians. The leg spin bowler had a difficult start to his IPL career as he made just one appearance in his first three seasons.

During the 2018 IPL auction, Chahal was acquired by the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He then had a spell with the Rajasthan Royals before Punjab Kings bought him in 2025.

At international level, Chahal played his first match for India in the One Day International (ODI) clash against Zimbabwe in June 2016. Over the years, he has been receiving calls to play for team India and was part of the squad that clinched the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Yuzvendra Chahal biography

Yuzvendra Chahal. Photo/ News9 Live.

Besides cricket, Chahal is also a talented chess player who represented India internationally at junior level.

Luxury Collection

Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal lives a luxurious life thanks to his massive net worth of 45 crore. He owns a lavish home in Gurgaon which is reportedly worth 25 crore. The Punjab Kings star also boasts an amazing car collection which includes a Rolls-Royce Royal Chariot, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the ultra-luxurious Lamborghini Centenario.

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FAQs

Who is the best friend of Chahal?

Chahal shares a strong bond with Kuldeep Yadav.

Where does Yuzvendra Chahal belong?

He was born in the village of Haryana in India.

Is Yuzvendra Chahal a chess player?

Yes, Chahal is a former chess player who represented India.

Who is Yuzvendra Chahal’s wife?

Dhanashree Verma.

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