Yuzvendra Chahal says alcohol struggle after divorce led to 26-day rehab

Yuzvendra Chahal told the Times of India on October 16, 2026 that he struggled with alcohol following his divorce and checked into a rehabilitation centre for 26 days.

He said he recognised the need to stop drinking to protect his cricket career, remains a leading wicket-taker in the IPL, and that the experience contributed to his emotional maturity and overall well-being.