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  • Dhanashree Verma Avoids Saying RCB While Congratulating Yuzvendra Chahal For Playing 150 IPL Matches | cricket news

    As Yuzvendra Chahal stepped onto the field for his 150th IPL match, the cricketing world’s attention was firmly fixed on the legspinner’s impressive milestone. However, it was Chahal’s wife, Dhanashree Verma, whose subtle actions during her congratulatory message sparked a fresh wave of intrigue and debate. In a video posted on social media, Dhanashree enthusiastically celebrated Chahal’s achievement, showering him with praise and affection. Yet, one aspect of her message stood out in stark contrast – the conspicuous absence of any mention of Chahal’s former franchise, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

    A Bitter History with RCB

    Chahal’s association with RCB had been a long and fruitful one, with the spinner serving the Bangalore-based team for eight seasons and emerging as their highest wicket-taker in the league’s history. However, the decision to release Chahal ahead of the 2022 IPL auction had left a bitter taste, not just for the player but for his ardent supporters as well. Dhanashree’s pointed silence on the RCB connection was not lost on the keen-eyed observers, who were quick to interpret it as a subtle yet powerful statement. The fact that she carefully avoided even uttering the name of Chahal’s former franchise spoke volumes about the lingering discontent within the Chahal household regarding the team’s decision to part ways with the spin wizard.

    A Lasting Wound

    This was not the first time Dhanashree had publicly expressed her displeasure over RCB’s treatment of her husband. In the past, she had taken to social media to voice her frustration, urging the team’s management to “stop doing this to him” and highlighting the emotional toll it had taken on Chahal and his family.

    By refraining from mentioning RCB in her latest congratulatory message, Dhanashree seemed to be sending a clear message – that the wound inflicted by the franchise’s decision to let go of Chahal has yet to fully heal. Her silence was a powerful statement, a refusal to acknowledge the team that had once been Chahal’s home, but now stood as a painful reminder of the uncertainties that come with the professional sport.

    Irony of the Situation

    The irony of the situation was not lost on the cricketing community either. Chahal, who had given his all to RCB over the years, was now being celebrated in the colors of a different team, Rajasthan Royals, while his wife pointedly avoided any reference to his former employers. As the IPL season progresses, all eyes will be on Chahal’s performances and how he handles the emotions surrounding his past association with RCB. Meanwhile, Dhanashree’s subtle yet meaningful actions have once again highlighted the personal toll that the business of professional sports can take on the athletes and their loved ones.

    A Powerful Statement

    In the end, Dhanashree’s silence spoke volumes, serving as a reminder that the scars of the past can often linger long after the initial wounds have healed. It was a testament to the strength of the Chahal family bond and a powerful statement that even in the face of professional setbacks, their unwavering support for each other remains unshakable.

  • IPL 2021: Harshal Patel sweeps individual honours for season, including MVP

    By PTI

    DUBAI: Following is a list of individual honours that were awarded away at the end of the 14th Indian Premier League, in which Chennai Super Kings emerged as the champions after beating Kolkata Knight Riders in final.

    #Gamechanger of the Season, Most Valuable Player of the Season and Purple Cap: Harshal Patel (Royal Challengers Bangalore) for 32 wickets in 15 games, the most this season, including one five-wicket haul, and one four-wicket haul.

    #Emerging Player of the season and Orange Cap: Ruturaj Gaikwad of the Chennai Super Kings for his 635 runs, including four half centuries and one hundred.

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    #FairPlay Award: Rajasthan Royals #Catch of the Season: Ravi Bishnoi (Punjab Kings) for taking Sunil Narine’s catch in Ahmedabad with a full length dive at deep mid-wicket.

    #Super striker of the season: Shimron Hetmyer (Delhi Capitals) for his strike rate of 168.

    #Most Sixes in the Season: KL Rahul (Punjab Kings) with 30 sixes.