
| Yuzvendra Chahal Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 23, 1990 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Girlfriend | Dhanashree Verma |
Yuzvendra Chahal is an Indian cricketer who represents India in One Day Internationals and T20 matches. He is a right-arm leg-break bowler who is known for his 6 wicket haul in the T20 format. He has represented Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League and the state of Haryana in domestic cricket. Chahal made his international debut against Zimbabwe in the One Day International in 2016 and then a week later, went onto make his debut in the T20 format as well. He also won the Man of the Match award for his performance in his debut match. Chahal is known to be one of the first leg spinners who have picked up a 6 wicket haul and has recorded himself as one of the best leg spinners in international cricket. He shares a record alongside Ajit Agarkar for a 5 wicket haul against Australia.
In domestic cricket, he plays for Haryana and made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2008 and then, later on, was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the year 2014. He caught the limelight when he took 34 wickets in the U-19 National Cooch Behar Trophy in 2009 leading him to make his debut in first-class cricket. Chahal is also a well-decorated chess player and has represented India in Greece at the World Youth Chess Championship.
Born Name
Yuzvendra Singh Chahal
Nick Name
Chahal, Yuzi, Tilli
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Jind, Haryana, India
Residence
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Nationality
Education
He attended the DAV Public School in Jind, Haryana.
Occupation
Cricketer
Family
- Father – KK Chahal (High Court Advocate)
- Mother – Sunita Devi
- Siblings – He has 2 older sisters.
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Leg Break
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Role
Bowler
Shirt Number
6 – T20I
3 – ODI
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Yuzvendra Chahal has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Athletic physique
Brand Endorsements
Yuzvendra Chahal has endorsed numerous brands such as –
Best Known For
- Being one of the only 2 players as of August 2019 in T20I history to have taken a 6 wicket haul
- His right-arm leg-break googly by putting them in a fix because of his skiddy bowling action and accurate line and length
First ODI Match
On June 11, 2016, Chahal made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in Harare and ended the match with the figures of 1/27 in his 10 over spell.
First T20I Match
On June 19, 2016, Chahal made his T20 debut against Zimbabwe where he finished with a figure of 1/38 in his 10-over spell.
First Web Show
He made his first web show appearance as ‘Himself’ on Breakfast with Champions in 2018.
Personal Trainer
Yuzvendra never really went to the gym but his senior Virat Kohli inspired Chahal to hit the gym. His workout includes a lot of groundwork exercises. His weight training routine includes weighted lunges, pullups, and many other such exercises.
Yuzvendra Chahal Favorite Things
- Food – Butter Chicken, Rajma Chawal
- Career Moment – Taking 6 wickets against England in Bengaluru
- Cricket Stadium – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
- Actress – Katrina Kaif
- Actor – Ranveer Singh
- Destination – Bora Bora Island
Yuzvendra Chahal Facts
Featured Image by Yuzvendra Chahal / Instagram
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