Yuzvendra Singh Chahal, also known as Yuzi, is an Indian cricketer who plays as a leg-spin bowler for the Indian cricket team in limited-overs formats. Before cricket, he was a chess player. He married YouTuber Dhanashree Verma on December 22, 2020.
Yuzvendra Chahal Biography
Born on 23 July 1990 in Jind, Haryana, Yuzvendra Chahal comes from a family where his father Mr. K.K. Chahal is a lawyer and his mother Mrs. Sunita Devi is a housewife. He has two elder sisters, Geetanjali and Neel. The family resides in Patiala Chowk, Jind. Chahal attended DAV Public School, Jind for his education.
He plays cricket professionally for Haryana in domestic matches, Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and Northamptonshire in the County Championship. Chahal is known for his leg-spin bowling and made his mark by becoming the second and first Indian player to take 6 wickets in a T20 match. He also became the first concussion substitute to win the Man of the Match award in an international game. Apart from cricket, Chahal is also adept at chess and has represented India in international chess tournaments. He was part of the Indian team that won the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Chahal is 5 feet 6 inches tall. He married dentist, dancer, and choreographer Dhanashree Verma on December 22, 2020. They announced their engagement on social media in August 2020.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Yuzvendra Singh Chahal |
| Nickname | Yuzi |
| Profession | Indian Cricketer (Spin Bowler) |
| Date of Birth | 23 July 1990 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 34 Years |
| Birthplace | Jind, Haryana, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jind, Haryana, India |
| School | DAV Public School, Jind |
| Father | K K Chahal (Advocate) |
| Mother | Sunita Devi |
| Sisters | Geetanjali and Nee |
| Wife | Dhanashree Verma |
| Social Media |
Cricketing Journey Of Yuzvendra Chahal
Chahal is the only player to represent India in both chess and cricket. He played chess in the World Youth Chess Championship but stopped playing when he had trouble finding a sponsor.
He is still listed on the official World Chess Federation website. As of June 2024, Chahal’s national ranking in India is 1,833, his ranking in Asia is 18,321 and his global ranking is 82,387.
After this, his cricket journey started which is as follows
2011:
- IPL Debut: Chahal started his IPL career with Mumbai Indians. He played in the 2011 Champions League Twenty20 but only appeared in one IPL match in his first three seasons, which was against Kolkata Knight Riders.
2014:
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: He was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for his base price of Rs 10 lakh. He won the “Man of the Match” award for his performance against Delhi Capitals.
2016:
- Zimbabwe Tour: Chahal was selected for India’s tour of Zimbabwe.
- ODI Debut: He made his ODI debut on June 11, 2016, against Zimbabwe, taking his first wicket by dismissing Richmond Mutumbami.
- Good ODI Performance: In his second ODI, he took 3 wickets for 26 runs, leading India to an 8-wicket win and earning his first “Man of the Match” award.
- T20I Debut: He made his T20I debut on June 18, 2016, against Zimbabwe, taking his first T20I wicket by dismissing Malcolm Waller.
2017:
- Record in T20Is: On February 1, 2017, Chahal became the first Indian bowler to take 5 wickets in a T20I, with figures of 6/25 against England. He was also the first leg-spinner to take both a 5-wicket and a 6-wicket haul in T20Is.
- Top Wicket-Taker in T20Is: Chahal took 23 wickets, the most by any bowler in T20Is in 2017.
2019:
- ODI World Cup: Chahal was selected for India’s 2019 Cricket World Cup squad and took 12 wickets during the tournament.
- 50th T20I Wicket: In November 2019, Chahal became the third Indian bowler to take 50 wickets in T20Is during the third T20I against Bangladesh.
2020:
- Concussion Substitute: On December 4, 2020, in a T20I match against Australia, Chahal replaced Ravindra Jadeja, who had suffered a concussion. He was named “Man of the Match” for his performance, becoming the first concussion substitute to win this award in international cricket.
2021:
- ODI Squad: Chahal was included in India’s ODI squad for the series against Sri Lanka in June.
- T20 World Cup Exclusion: Chahal was left out of India’s squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup, which led to disappointment among fans and experts.
2022:
- 100th ODI Wicket: In February 2022, Chahal took his 100th ODI wicket in a match against the West Indies.
- T20I Series Against Ireland: Chahal was named in India’s squad for the T20I series against Ireland in June 2022.
2024:
- IPL Milestone: In April 2024, Chahal became the first player in IPL history to take 200 wickets.
- T20 World Cup: Chahal was selected for India’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
- Meeting Narendra Modi: Chahal is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024.
IPL Career:
- Chahal started his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2011 but played only one match in his first three seasons.
- In 2014, he was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore and won “Man of the Match” in a game against Delhi Capitals.
- He was bought by Royal Challengers again in 2018 and then by Rajasthan Royals in the 2022 IPL Super Auction.
- On April 18, 2022, he took a hat-trick and 5 wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- For the 2024 IPL season, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 6.50 crore, thanks to his ability to outfox batsmen with his bowling variations.
Networth
As of 2024, Yuzvendra Chahal’s net worth is estimated to be around Rs 50 crore. His wealth comes from his international cricket career and the IPL, where he earned Rs 6.6 crore in the latest season. Over the years, his IPL earnings have totaled Rs 380 crore.
Chahal also makes money through brand endorsements, working with companies such as Playing11, Acuvue, Nike, and Clove Dental. He charges around Rs 1 crore per endorsement. Apart from this, Chahal launched a lifestyle brand called ‘Checkmate’ in 2019 and has stakes in a fitness app ‘Grip’ and a clothing line ‘Uzo’.
He has a luxurious house in Haryana and owns several top-notch cars including a Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Rolls Royce, and Lamborghini Centenario.
Yuzi Chahal Awards & Milestone
- ICC Men’s T20I Performance of the Year: He won this award for his amazing 6/25 performance against England.
- ICC Test Team of the Year: He was part of the ICC Test Team of the Year.
- ESPNcricinfo Awards: He won the award for best Men’s T20 League bowling after taking 4 wickets for 29 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur.
- Purple Cap: In 2022, Chahal won the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets (27) in the IPL.
- First to 200 IPL Wickets: He became the first bowler in IPL history to take 200 wickets.
- Ranji Trophy: Chahal played for Haryana in the Ranji Trophy during the 2009-10 season.
- IPL Debut: He was bought by Mumbai Indians in the 2011 IPL.
- T20I Debut: He made his T20I debut for India in 2016.
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