Amidst an ongoing IPL season, Punjab Kings bowler Yuzvendra Chahal has made news for the wrong reasons, as social media personality and actress Taniya Chatterjee revealed to paparazzi that the veteran spinner has made his way into her Instagram inbox.
Chahal, 35, shared videos to her inbox and claimed them to be "cute", Taniya Chatterjee claimed while sharing her phone screen with the cameras. “Aap cute ho,” were the Indian international's exact words, according to the diva.
“See these messages sent by Chahal; he called me cute,” the Gandii Baat and Titliyaan star reportedly said while revealing her Instagram DM inbox. She reportedly added that she was surprised, as Chahal was not an acquaintance and they had never met or chatted before. When one of the camera persons asked if she replied to the cricketer, Taniya reportedly said, "Maine dekha hi bahut late..." (I saw the message very late).
In early 2025, Yuzi Chahal and choreographer Dhanashree Verma announced their divorce, five years after tying the knot. Chahal was then spotted with RJ Mahvash, a renowned radio jockey. However, they unfollowed each other on Instagram in January 2026, leading to speculation of a rift or split.
Leggie Chahal, who has represented Mumbai Indians, RCB and Rajasthan Royals, part from his current franchise, is the leading wicket taker in the tournament's history. He was also the first Indian bowler to take 150 scalps in the tournament.