Yuzvendra Chahal Faces Controversy Over Viral Smoking Video
Video: Yuzvendra Chahal Faces Backlash For Allegedly Smoking And Throwing Cigarette On Road
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A viral video allegedly shows Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal smoking while driving and throwing a cigarette on the road, sparking backlash on social media. Chahal, who recently committed to sobriety for the upcoming IPL 2026 season, has not yet commented on the incident.
- 01A video purportedly showing Yuzvendra Chahal smoking while driving has gone viral.
- 02Chahal has not confirmed the video's authenticity or commented on it.
- 03He recently revealed he has stopped drinking alcohol to prepare for IPL 2026.
- 04Chahal expressed disappointment over Punjab Kings' near title victory in IPL 2025.
- 05He emphasized the importance of fitness and leadership as a senior player.
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A video allegedly featuring Yuzvendra Chahal, a spinner for the Indian cricket team and Punjab Kings, has gone viral, showing him smoking while driving and tossing a cigarette onto the road. The authenticity of the video remains unverified, and Chahal has not made any public statements regarding the incident. Previously, Chahal shared his commitment to sobriety, stating he has not consumed alcohol for over six months as he prepares for the IPL 2026 season. He aims to be a more active and influential player, especially after Punjab Kings finished as runners-up in IPL 2025. In a podcast with South African cricketer AB De Villiers, Chahal expressed disappointment over their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, attributing their defeat partly to the absence of key player Marco Jansen. Chahal's focus is now on improving his fitness and leading by example for younger players in the league.
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