Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal caught smoking while driving, throws cigarette on road - FIR incoming?
Published - 11 Apr 2026, 10:28 AM | Updated - 11 Apr 2026, 10:29 AM
Punjab Kings (PBKS) leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recently sparked major outrage on social media after a controversial video surfaced online. In the viral clip, Chahal was seen smoking a cigarette while driving his Porsche, and users criticized him for showing poor civic sense by throwing the cigarette outside.
Yuzvendra Chahal, who last played for the Indian national team in 2023, is currently representing Punjab Kings in the ongoing season. The Shreyas Iyer-led side will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in their next match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on Saturday, April 11.
Yuzvendra Chahal Caught Smoking While Driving, Throws Cigarette On Road
Chahal was seen in a viral video allegedly smoking while driving and throwing a cigarette on the road. CricketAddictor could not verify when the video was recorded. However, it spread widely on X and Instagram, with many users expressing disappointment over the act.
Neither Chahal nor his representatives have made any official statement on the video. The incident shows how quickly negative narratives can spread online without confirmation. The visuals also appear to go against the lifestyle commitments Chahal spoke about before the IPL season.
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The controversy highlights the growing link between athletes and public perception. Modern cricketers face constant scrutiny for their behaviour off the field. This distraction now risks overshadowing Chahal’s performances for the Punjab Kings this season.
I Stopped Drinking Alcohol - Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal spoke about his habits with AB de Villiers in a YouTube interview. Chahal said that he had decided to quit alcohol to become a better role model for younger teammates.
“This year, my mind has said that I will take care of my body first. And I have some good news for you: I stopped drinking alcohol," Chahal said in an interview with his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate AB de Villiers on the latter's YouTube channel.
“It’s been more than six months. I am 35 now. I want to be more active, and I want to give 150 per cent for my team. As a senior bowler, if I go to the IPL, I want people to see me and think ‘we have to learn something from him’,” he added.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s Record with Punjab Kings in IPL 2026
Punjab Kings retained Yuzvendra Chahal for ₹18 crore before the IPL auction. Chahal holds the record for the most wickets in IPL history, with 224 wickets in 177 matches for Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Chahal won the Purple Cap with 27 wickets while playing for Rajasthan Royals in 2022. Punjab Kings have played three matches this season and remain unbeaten in the tournament.
Chahal has taken three wickets in three matches this year, with an economy rate of seven runs per over. Meanwhile, the match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) was recently washed out due to heavy rain.
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