Yuzvendra Chahal spotted smoking and throwing cigarette on the road while driving; Watch the viral video

Yuzvendra Chahal frequently finds himself in the public eye, whether due to his on-field performances or his social media presence. The seasoned spinner is presently participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Punjab Kings (PBKS), who were the runners-up in the previous season.

Yuzvendra spotted smoking

Yuzvendra Chahal's in the news after a video allegedly showing him smoking while driving went viral on social media. The clip, circulating during IPL 2026, appears to show a man resembling Chahal with a cigarette in hand. The video's authenticity and timing aren't confirmed, but it's sparked reactions. The footage has shifted focus from the match to this off-field moment, putting the leg-spinner in the spotlight.

Fans react to the viral video

"Witness Yuzvendra Chahal, captured on camera, smoking a cigarette and subsequently discarding it carelessly onto the public roadway. He is giving a bad example to the society," stated a user on X, formerly known as Twitter. "These individuals are supposedly celebrities, yet we anticipate that the general public will demonstrate civic awareness? This nation's trajectory towards improvement seems unlikely to shift in the near future," added another user.

"IT'S NO SURPRISE THAT HE WAS REMOVED FROM THE TEAM,...LACKING BOTH DISCIPLINE AND CIVIC DUTY," penned a user. "While smoking is a personal choice, the act of tossing a cigarette butt onto the street is entirely inexcusable," another user added.

No official statement from Yuzi

No official statement has been released by Yuzvendra Chahal or his representatives concerning the viral footage. Although unverified, the cricketer is now at the center of a social media storm during the IPL 2026 season.

When Yuzi revealed about quitting drinking

Just a month before the this viral video showing him with a cigarette, Chahal had publicly announced his decision to abstain from alcohol, prioritizing his physical health. He had expressed his commitment to enhancing his fitness and serving as a positive role model for the younger members of the team.

Yuzvendra’s current IPL stats

Yuzvendra Chahal's commencement to the IPL 2026 season has proven to be reasonably commendable. Having participated in three matches representing PBKS, the proficient spinner has bowled a total of 42 deliveries, yielding 49 runs while securing three wickets, and maintaining a noteworthy economy rate of only 7 runs per over up to this point.

The franchise currently remains undefeated and is scheduled to compete today, April eleventh, against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at their home ground, the New PCA Stadium.