Lately, more than cricket, Yuzvendra Chahal’s name has grabbed the media attention for his personal life, especially involving his ex-wife Dhanashree Verma. Recently, he again turned heads with a new promotional campaign for a streaming platform. The advertisement drew criticism for adding the “sugar daddy” meme. For the unversed, last year, during his final divorce proceedings, Yuzvendra Chahal appeared in court wearing a “Be Your Own Sugar Daddy” t-shirt. This moment totally went viral online. Read on to know how netizens reacted to his recent promotional campaign.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s Ad Campaign Seemingly Mentions “Sugar Daddy” Meme
To give you a little background, the streaming platform announced Yuzvendra Chahal as its Chief Story Officer. It is being said that he will work closely with the team while sharing his perspective as a prominent sportsperson and public figure in shaping stories and creative ideas. After watching the advertisement, many people noticed a frame in which Yuzvendra is standing in front of a wall with the phrase “Zero Sugar (Daddy) Diet” written on it. Many thought that he allegedly took a jab at his ex-wife Dhanashree Verma.
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Netizens React
After coming across the said ad, netizens shared their unfiltered take on it. A Reddit user reportedly accused Yuzvendra Chahal of “milking” his divorce with Dhanashree Verma. He was also labelled “cringe” over the same. A user stated that the entire sugar daddy thing associated with the ex-couple for the marketing is “below the line”. As of now, the cricketer or Dhanashree hasn’t responded to the controversy surrounding the advertisement.
In case you didn’t know, Yuzevendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma tied the knot in 2020. The pair that earlier gave the ultimate couple goals soon became a subject of controversy after their split was announced. They were officially divorced in March 2025.
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