'Puri country ko pataa hai ab toh': Did Yuzvendra Chahal just confirm relationship with RJ Mahvash? Here's what the cricketer said

Rumours about cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and RJ Mahvash being more than just friends have been doing the rounds for a while now. Ever since Chahal’s separation from Dhanashree Verma, the two have been frequently seen together—whether at public events, dinner outings, or even in social media posts.

While both have consistently maintained that they share a close friendship and nothing more, fans remain convinced there’s more to the story.The buzz intensified recently when Chahal appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix. In a playful segment, host Kapil Sharma jokingly brought up Chahal’s alleged “mystery girl,” prompting a cheeky response from the spinner: “Puri country ko pata hai ab toh” (The whole country knows by now).

Fellow cricketer Rishabh Pant, also on the episode, added to the humour, calling Chahal a “free man” in reference to his post-divorce status.Comedian Krushna Abhishek, donning a woman’s avatar for the skit, took the fun up a notch. Sitting beside Chahal, he affectionately dubbed him “Juicy Chahal” and playfully commented, “Bahut juicy hai”, urging Kapil to see Yuzi from a woman’s perspective. He then hinted at Chahal’s frequent Instagram appearances with Mahvash, teasing, “Darte kyu ho? Instagram pe toh bilkul nahi darte” (Why are you nervous now? You seem fearless on Instagram).

The speculation around Yuzvendra and RJ Mahvash picked up pace after she was regularly spotted cheering for him during the IPL—often from the stands, even when he wasn’t playing due to injury. Their joint appearance in a recent ad and Mahvash’s affectionate social media posts for the cricketer have only fanned the flames of gossip.Chahal’s divorce from Dhanashree Verma was officially finalized on March 20, 2025. Reports suggest the couple had been living separately since 2022.