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Punjab Kings (PBKS) leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has found himself at the center of a social media storm following a recent Instagram post. While his team currently leads the IPL 2026 points table, Chahal’s off-field interactions are drawing more attention than his on-field performance.
Chahal recently shared a photograph with Indian women’s team star Harleen Deol, captioning it, “Spinning magic every time we set foot on the field.” While intended as a friendly nod to a fellow cricketer, the post was immediately hijacked by trolls. Many fans used the comments section to warn Deol, referencing a recent viral controversy involving an actress.
Yuzi Chahal Instagram Post with Harleen Deol.😍 pic.twitter.com/IMQR5YMv1n
— Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) April 21, 2026
The “Cute DM” Dispute
The trolling stems from claims made by actress and digital creator Taniya Chatterjee (known for her work in OTT series like Gandii Baat).
The Allegation: Chatterjee recently told paparazzi that Chahal had sent her a direct message on Instagram calling her “cute” back in 2023.
Legal Action: Reports indicate that Chahal has since filed a defamation lawsuit against Chatterjee, seeking to challenge the public disclosure of their private interactions. Chatterjee has defended herself, stating that receiving or sharing a compliment is not a crime and that she had no malicious intent to harm the cricketer’s reputation.
