Yuzvendra Chahal Cricketer Matches Age Net Worth Achievements

Yuzvendra Chahal's journey to success has been smooth, starting with making waves in domestic cricket before lighting up the Indian Premier League with his skilful performances. His life beyond cricket involves chess, travel, and a deep connection with his roots in Haryana. Engage with the life of Chahal to discover the making of a sporting icon.

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Biography

Yuzvendra Singh Chahal is an Indian cricketer and former chess player. Attacking leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal gained notoriety in 2009 when he finished the National Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy as the tournament's top wicket-taker with 34 wickets.

Former chess player Chahal who competed for India at the junior level made his first-class debut for Haryana that same year. Yuzvendra Chahal's hobbies are playing chess and travelling. Yuzvendra Chahal's zodiac sign is Leo.

In 2011 Mumbai Indians hired Chahal to be a member of their IPL team. In domestic cricket in India he represents Haryana. He is currently a member of the Rajasthan Royals of the Indian Premier League. He has represented India internationally in chess in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He bowls with his broken leg. Chahal was the second player in T20I history to record a six-wicket haul and the first Indian. He was the first concussion replacement to be honoured as man of the match in a cricket match on a global scale.

Yuzvendra Chahal's Age

Yuzvendra Chahal's birthday is on July 23, 1990, making him 33 years old as of 2024. His birthplace is Jind, Haryana, India. Based on Yuzvendra Chahal's date of birth, his zodiac sign is Leo.

Family

Yuzvendra Chahal’s father is Mr. K. K. Chahal and Yuzvendra Chahal’s mother is Mrs. Sunita Devi. Now his family resides in Jind's Patiala Chowk. His mother is a housewife and his father works as an advocate. The two older sisters of Chahal both reside in Australia. 

Education

Chahal has only ever participated in ODIs and Twenty20 Internationals in the various international cricket formats (T20Is). In addition to cricket, Chahal has also competed internationally in chess. Chahal is the Haryana representative in the national league. 

Chahal is an essential player for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. He went to the DAV Public School in Jind for his studies. He graduated from Haryana's Mahatma Gandhi College of Health Science.  

Marriage

Yuzvendra Chahal married Dhanashree Verma, who is known as a YouTuber, dance choreographer, and dentist, on December 22, 2020. Their marriage ceremony was held in Gurgaon in a private setting.

The two of them make a wonderful couple. It's not just their talent that reveals their connection. But they are also connected by their love of pleasure and vivacity.

Dhanashree and Yuzvendra met through social media. Yuzvendra wished to become a dancer. He discovered videos of Dhanashree dancing and contacted her for the same purpose. He soon began attending dance classes. Their dance lessons gradually turned into dates. They sensed a spark between them. and quickly became close friends.

Everything happened in April during the lockdown. They almost succeeded. They had a brief relationship but undoubtedly created wonderful memories.

The couple's engagement is romantic. Both of them looked amazing in their attire. On Instagram, the couple has posted numerous images. And their followers have recently showered love on their photos. Their union was just as lovely as their engagement.

Yuzvendra Chahal’s Career

Domestic Career

The Mumbai Indians first acquired Chahal in 2011. He played in every game of the 2011 Champions League Twenty20 but only one IPL game throughout three seasons a match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 24. In the final against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he took 2 for 9 in 3 overs helping Mumbai hold onto their score of 139 and win the match. He was purchased by the Royal Challengers for his base price of Rs 10 lakh during the 2014 IPL player auction. He won the 2014 IPL Man of the Match award against the Delhi Capitals.

In the January 2018 IPL auction, the Royal Challengers Bangalore repurchased him. At the super auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League, he was bought by the Rajasthan Royals in February 2022. On April 18 2022 Chahal defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL game while picking up a hat-trick and five wickets.

Yuzvendra Chahal is part of the Rajasthan Royals team for the IPL 2024 season. The Rajasthan Royals secured Chahal for Rs. 6.50 Crore, acknowledging his exceptional ability to outsmart batsmen with his variations and making him a match-winner on his day.

International Career

Yuzvendra Chahal was selected for the 14-person team that will travel to Zimbabwe in 2016. On June 11 2016 at the Harare Sports Club, he played in his first One Day International (ODI). Richmond Mutumbami was his first ODI wicket. Chahal helped his team win by eight wickets in the second game by taking three wickets for just 26 runs. He made a seam-up delivery in his second over at a pace of 109 km/h. He also won the first-ever international Man of the Match award for his bowling effort.

On June 18 2016 in Harare against Zimbabwe, he made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut. Malcolm Waller was his first T20I wicket. He finished with statistics of 6/25 against England on February 1st, 2017 becoming the first bowler for India to achieve a five-wicket haul in T20Is. Yuzvendra Chahal also holds the record for the best leg-spin bowling performance in T20I history (6/25) being the first legspinner to take a wicket and six wickets in a T20I.

He was the bowler with the most T20I wickets (23) in 2017. In addition, Chahal became the first Indian bowler to take five wickets in a Twenty20 international match on February 1, 2017.

By taking 6/42 against Australia on January 18 2019 Chahal recorded his second five-wicket performance in a One Day International. After Ajit Agarkar in 2003/04, these were the joint-best figures by an Indian bowler against the Australians. This was an Indian spinner's greatest performance versus Australia at the MCG in Australia. Australia reached 230 in this match's 48.5 overs but India quickly chased it down and won by 7 wickets with strong performances from M.S. Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav.

He was included in India's team for the 2019 Cricket World Cup in April 2019. He finished the World Cup with 12 wickets. He became India's third bowler with 50 T20I wickets in November 2019 during the third T20I against Bangladesh. Due to Jadeja's concussion, Chahal replaced Ravindra Jadeja in the opening T20I match against Australia on December 4, 2020. Chahal later received the man of the match award making history as the first concussion replacement to do so in a match of international cricket. He was included in the Indian One Day International (ODI) team for their series against Sri Lanka in June 2021.

He was not selected for the Indian 2021 T20 World Cup squad which raised some concerns. In February 2022 Chahal recorded his 100th ODI wicket in the opening game against the West Indies. Chahal was included in the Indian team for the T20I series against Ireland in June 2022.

Yuzvendra Chahal's Chess Career

Only Chahal has represented India in both cricket and chess. He competed for India in the World Youth Chess Championship but eventually gave up the sport since he couldn't find a sponsor. Chahal is recognized on the official website of the World Chess Federation. According to the most recent FIDE ratings his rating is 1956.

Yuzvendra Chahal’s Controversy

After being excluded from India's squad for the Asia Cup 2023, Yuzvendra Chahal reacted subtly on Twitter with a cryptic message. He posted two emojis: one representing a sun hidden behind a cloud and another showing a bright sun, suggesting hope for brighter days despite the current setback.

This reaction garnered attention, especially in the context of Rohit Sharma's earlier tweet from 2018, which conveyed a similar sentiment of hope and resilience amid challenges.

The decision to leave Chahal out was explained by the chief selector Ajit Agarkar, who highlighted the tough choice between Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, going for Yadav due to his recent performances. Despite the disappointment, Rohit Sharma assured that opportunities for players like Chahal, Ashwin, and Sundar to make it to the World Cup squad are still open, reflecting the competitive nature and strategic planning in Indian cricket.

Yuzvendra Chahal’s Net Worth

Yuzvendra Chahal has an estimated net worth of around Rs. 45 crores ($7 million) as of 2024. His financial achievements are significantly attributed to his cricketing career both internationally and in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Additionally, Chahal has ventured into various brand endorsements and has entrepreneurial engagements that contribute to his wealth.

Yuzvendra Chahal is set to earn Rs. 6.5 Crore for the latest IPL season through his contract, highlighting his significant value in the league. His earnings from IPL contracts have summed up to an impressive total of INR 377,000,000 over the years.

His portfolio of brand endorsements is diverse, covering brands like Playing11, Acuvue, Nike, Clove Dental, FanCraze, Rooter, and Moj, further accentuating his market value beyond the cricket field. Chahal commands an endorsement fee of approximately Rs. 1 Crore, showcasing his appeal and influence. Further diversifying his income sources, Chahal has been successful in entrepreneurship with the launch of 'CheQmate,' a lifestyle brand, in May 2019. This venture marks his debut in the entrepreneurial world.

He also has stakes in the fitness-based application 'Grip' and the clothing line 'YUZO.' Chahal's assets include a luxurious residence in Gurgaon, Haryana, where he resides with his family. In addition, he has an impressive collection of cars, boasting luxury and sports cars like a Porsche Cayenne S, a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, a Rolls Royce, and a Lamborghini Centenario, reflecting his taste for high-end vehicles.

Yuzvendra Chahal’s Awards

• ICC Men’s T20I Performance of the Year (India) (6/25 v England).

• ICC Test team of the Year.

• ICC ODI Team of the Year.

• 2009-10 Ranji Trophy debut for Haryana.

• 2011 IPL Debut for Mumbai Indians.

• 2016 T20I Debut.

Interesting Facts about Yuzvendra Chahal

• Yuzvendra Chahal enjoys football as well as chess and cricket. 

• Yuzvendra admires Katrina Kaif a star of Bollywood, particularly for her smile. He actually desired a relationship with her.

• Yuzvendra identifies himself as a humorous individual who enjoys keeping things light.

• Chahal looks up to his father as his cricketing hero.

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