Yuzvendra Singh Chahal was born on 23rd July 1990 and he hails from the Indian state of Haryana. He is an Indian cricketer and former chess player. As a cricketer, he is a leg-break bowler. Where domestic cricket is concerned, he plays for his home state – Haryana. His achievements in cricket include representing India in the Twent20 Internationals (T20Is) and One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Chahal has even represented India at the international level in Chess. He holds the record for being the only player to represent India in both Chess and Cricket.
Domestic Career
Chahal has been part of IPL teams such as Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Rajasthan Royals. His career in IPL started with Mumbai Indians signing him up in the year 2011.
Later, in the year 2014 IPL players’ auction, he was sold to the Royal Challengers Bangalore team, where his base price was 10 lakhs.
During the IPL 2014 season, he was the winner of the “Man of the Match” award in the match against Delhi Daredevils.
The 2018 IPL auction saw him being bought back by the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Also, he was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals in the 2022 Mega IPL tournament auction.
International Career
Chahal’s ODI debut came on 11th June 2016 when India was pitted against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club.
Chahal made his Twenty International (T20I) debut on 18th June 2016 when India was again playing against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club.
He was also named in India’s squad for both the 2019 Cricket World Cup in April 2019 and the T20I series against New Zealand in June 2022.
Personal Life
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma got engaged on 8th August 2020. Thereafter, the duo joined together in matrimony on 22nd December 2020 in Gurgaon via a private ceremony. From being a dentist to a dance choreographer to a YouTuber, Dhanashree wears many hats.
Yuzvendra Chahal Biography |
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| Full Name | Yuzvendra Singh Chahal |
| Nickname | Chahal |
| Profession | Cricketer |
Yuzvendra Chahal Cricket Life |
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| International Debut | ODI debut (cap 211): 11 June 2016 v Zimbabwe T20I debut (cap 60) 19 June 2016 v Zimbabwe |
| Domestic/ State Team | Haryana |
| Jersey Number | 3 |
| Coach Name | Ashwani Kumar |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg break |
| Role | Bowler |
| Famous Shots | Straight drive |
| Awards Name | Not Known |
Yuzvendra Chahal Physical Appearance |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Height | in Feet Inches – 5’6” | in Meters- 1.68 M |
| Body Colour | Fair |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 62 Kg | in Pounds- 137 lbs |
Yuzvendra Chahal Personal Life |
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| Date of birth | 23 July 1990 |
| Place of birth | Jind, Haryana |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marital Date | 22 December 2020 |
| Girlfriend name | Dhanashree Verma
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Playing chess |
| Caste | Not Known |
Yuzvendra Chahal Education |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| School Name | DAV Public School, Jind |
| College / University Name | Mahatma Gandhi College of Health Science, Haryana |
Yuzvendra Chahal Family Details |
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| Wife Name | Dhanashree Verma |
| Father Name | K.K. Chahal |
| Mother Name | Sunita Devi |
| Brother Name | Not Known |
| Sister Name | 2 sisters (Geetanjali Chahal & Neel Chahal) |
| Children | Not Known |
Yuzvendra Chahal Income |
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| Net Worth (Approx.) | INR 30 Crores |
| IPL Fee | INR 6 Crores |
| Yuzvendra Chahal Favourite Things | |
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| Favourite Cricketer | Batsman: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Kevin Pietersen Bowler: Shane Warne |
| Favourite Grounds | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru |
| Favourite Destinations | Maldives, Greece, Paris |
| Favourite Actor | Akshay Kumar |
| Favourite Actress | Kareena Kapoor |
| Favourite Film | Not Known |
| Favourite Food | Not Known |
| Favourite Animal | Dog |
Yuzvendra Chahal Contact Details |
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| Address | 18, Block J, South City I, Sector 41, Gurugram, Haryana 122003 |
| Phone/Mobile Number | Not Known |
| Email ID | Not Known |
