Yuzvendra Chahal opened up on his struggles
\n\nYuzvendra Chahal detailed his struggles post his divorce and revealed it took a physical toll on him. The Punjab Kings (PBKS) star revealed he suffered from anxiety and panic attacks, which led to him taking a break from the sport.
\n\nFor those unversed, the leading wicket-taker in IPL history parted ways with his wife Dhanashree Verma in March 2025 after the couple had been living separately for the past 18 months. Chahal revealed he took a break from the sport and barely played for Haryana in the 2024-25 domestic season.
\n\nThe player revealed it was after PBKS spent a whopping ₹18 crore on him at the 2025 mega auction that he decided to ensure he brings his career back on track and does not let them down after such a huge investment.
\n\n"For me, my face would shrink during a panic attack. I couldn't even speak; my lip would tighten and pull to one side so people could figure out something was wrong with me. That was the first time I realized how intense anxiety could be.
\n\nIn the same interaction, Chahal claimed he decided to quit alcohol after the incident and spent…
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