Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma! Yuzvendra Chahal reveals the captain he feared
Published - 01 Aug 2025, 02:55 PM
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Yuzvendra Chahal has opened up about the one captain he feared the most on the field as the Indian leg-spinner shared his experiences with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni during his time in the national cricket team.
He explained how each of them has played a different role in his cricket journey, just like how different brothers in a family have different personalities. Chahal compared MS Dhoni to an elder brother who commands silent respect, and he really respects him.
Yuzvendra Chahal reveals which captain felt like an elder brother he feared
Yuzvendra Chahal said on Raj Shamani’s podcast on his YouTube channel, “I think respect is the same for all of them (Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni). Whenever I have to talk to someone, I can talk to any of these three about my life. And they have always been there. Like, you have three brothers. The eldest is Mahi Bhai, whom you fear a bit.”
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Chahal revealed that he has shared a close bond with Rohit since 2011. They shared laughs, went on dinner outings, and spent time together during the overseas tours.
He said, “Then there is Rohit bhai, who is like a middle brother with whom you do all the fun. Because I have played with Rohit Bhai since 2011. And we have a very good bond. We used to go out for dinners. We had a group of 4-5 people who would go out to eat on any tour. So, there was a bonding from there. I have had a lot of fun with Rohit bhai, but there was always a line.”
Yuzvendra Chahal describes Virat Kohli as sensible and chill mate
Speaking about Virat Kohli, the leg-spinner felt the former Indian captain was a calm and composed one. The Indian cricketer noted that Virat Kohli was someone he could speak to openly without hesitation, as he was always supportive and understanding.
Well, Chahal had great bonding with all three, but he admitted that MS Dhoni’s presence on the field always brought a sense of seriousness. He further mentioned, “And there is a brother who is a little sensible, good, and chill. And I think that is Virat Bhai.”
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Yuzvendra Chahal breaks the silence on dating rumors
Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal has finally broken his silence on the rumors of his romantic relationship with RJ Mahavash. After months of speculation, Chahal cleared the air by saying, “No, there’s nothing. People can think whatever they want to think.”
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He explained that simple outings or casual meetups were often misunderstood. Whether it was the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where Chahal and Magavash were seen enjoying the India-Pakistan match together, or a Christmas event, people exaggerated it.
Chahal shared how a Christmas dinner photo was cropped to make it appear like just he and Mahavash were together, and that added fuel to the dating rumors. The cricketer further noted, “We had a Christmas dinner with five people, but the photo was cropped to make it look like just the two of us were on a dinner date.”
He also recalled another moment when a video went viral where Mahavash was just dropping him off at the airport. Chahal signed off by saying, “I was just fixing my hair, and people started saying all sorts of cheap things. That really hurt me.”
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