‘Dhanashree helps me be more punctual in life’: Yuzvendra Chahal

India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recalled how his newly-wedded wife Dhanashree Verma was with him through the troubled time. Chahal’s parents had tested positive for the novel coronavirus while he was playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2021. 

The 30-year old revealed that his father went through a scare during this period as his oxygen level dropped to as low as 85. On the other hand, Chahal’s mother was slightly better as she was in quarantine at their home only.

In a recent interview with India TV, Yuzvendra Chahal reckoned that he and Dhanashree were about to mid-way leave the tournament before it was suspended. 

“When I was playing in IPL, mom dad both were COVID positive. Mom had a mild one but dad’s one was serious as his oxygen count fell to 85. Dhanashree and I were pretty clear that must go back home irrespective of the fate of IPL. She wanted to be with me through the suffering,” Yuzvendra told India TV in an exclusive interview.

Chahal showers appreciation for his better half

The right-handed leg break bowler mentioned that Dhanashree is a very disciplined person and very rigorous about her work. He revealed how his wife has helped him to become more punctual in life. Chahal further added that he’s really happy in life to have a partner who really understands him and spends time with him. 

“I am really happy in life. I have a partner who really understands me and spends time with me. Especially in this pandemic, looking after household work and taking care of her professional work too. We both enjoy a good understanding.

“She is a very disciplined person and very rigorous about her work and I really learnt from that. I learnt that no matter how busy you are you need to find time for your workout and gym. She helps me be more punctual in life. This has helped me understand that if you are punctual then you feel really fresh and active throughout the day,” he said.

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