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.