The spotlight around Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s divorce refuses to fade.
Even months after their separation, the story continues to stay in discussion, especially after Dhanashree’s emotional revelations in a recent interview.
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Now, another cricketer’s family has come forward with a gesture of support. Devisha Shetty, wife of India’s T20 star Suryakumar Yadav, has publicly backed Dhanashree, making a strong statement on social media.
How did Devisha Shetty support Dhanashree Verma?
Shetty recently shared a screenshot from Dhanashree’s Humans of Bombay interview on her Instagram story.
Alongside the picture, she wrote, “So much respect and love for you.” This drew attention as fans praised her for standing by Dhanashree at a time when the dancer is facing heavy criticism and speculation.
The post soon caught traction on social media platforms. Many users said how women often face more judgment than men during public divorces. Comments also noted how women like Natasha Stankovic and Dhanashree have often been unfairly targeted online.
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What is the background of Chahal and Dhanashree’s divorce?
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma first connected during the Covid-19 lockdown when the cricketer approached her for virtual dance lessons.
What started as friendship soon blossomed into love, and the two tied the knot in December 2020.
However, differences surfaced soon after. By June 2022, they were living separately, and in early 2025, the couple filed for divorce by mutual consent. Their marriage officially ended in March this year.
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Despite the controversies, both sides have stayed relatively quiet in public, with Dhanashree only opening up recently in her interview, describing the courage it took to walk away.