Yuzvendra Chahal reveals when he cried upon getting dropped from Indian team

Yuzvendra Chahal is India's leading wicket taker in T20Is with 91 wickets, but hasn't played a single T20 World Cup match.

Yuzvendra Chahal has openly acknowledged that the time following his omission from the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE was the most disheartening period of his career. He expressed that although he experienced a lot of anger during that time, having his wife Dhanashree Verma by his side provided some solace and helped him cope with the disappointment. Nonetheless, he admitted that he did shed a few tears during that period.

In a surprising turn of events, Yuzvendra Chahal was left out of the Indian squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup, while Varun Chakravarthy was selected instead. The decision to drop the experienced spinner received significant criticism in India.

In an interview on Ranveer Allahbadia's YouTube channel, Chahal candidly discussed the challenging period he faced after being omitted from the squad.

“I don’t cry a lot, but I went to the bathroom and cried a little,” he said.

How Yuzvendra Chahal and His Wife Stayed Active During Quarantine

During the second half of IPL 2021, the 32-year-old mentioned that his wife accompanied him during the quarantine period in Dubai, which played a crucial role in helping him find solace and calm down.

"When I was not picked up for the 2021 T20 World Cup, I felt the saddest. I had to play IPL in Dubai at that time. She [wife] was with me that time. Next day, we had to catch a flight for Dubai. We had to go there to continue the IPL matches that were postponed due to Covid. We also had to quarantine for a week. Otherwise, you could have gone out to relax. Best thing was she was with me, so I could control my anger. If she would not have been there, I would have been more frustrated,” he ellaborated.

Yuzvendra Chahal's Quarantine Routine with Workout and Movie Therapy

Chahal shared that he found effective stress busters during quarantine by engaging in workouts and watching movies. These activities helped him pass the time in a positive and enjoyable manner.

She [Chahal’s wife] was with me. We used to exercise together. We watched some chilled out movies. I was feeling strange because Virat [Kohli] was the captain [of the Indian team] and I was playing under Virat there as well [in IPL]. But I never ask anyone why I was not picked. Have never asked”, he said.

How Dhanashree's Advice Sparked Yuzvendra Chahal's IPL Redemption

In the course of their conversation, Chahal shared the valuable advice bestowed upon him by Dhanashree. This guidance became a driving force that inspired him to make a noteworthy impact in the IPL, enabling him to move past his personal disappointment and give his best on the field.

“She made me realize that what’s happened has happened, but my team [RCB] needs me for the seven matches that are remaining. Just prove yourself. She told me to remove all my anger on the ground - in the sense that just go and perform. I realized she is right. Then, I took out my anger and frustration on the ground. But yeah, that was the saddest phase,” he said.