Speaking on the YouTube channel of South African cricket legend AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal shared that the decision came after a challenging phase marked by injuries during his stint with Punjab Kings. He suffered both a hip fracture and a knuckle injury, which impacted his performance in crucial matches, including the playoffs.

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has taken a significant step towards improving his fitness, revealing that he has quit alcohol for over six months to enhance his performance ahead of the upcoming IPL 2026 season.

Speaking on the YouTube channel of South African cricket legend AB de Villiers, Chahal shared that the decision came after a challenging phase marked by injuries during his stint with Punjab Kings. He suffered both a hip fracture and a knuckle injury, which impacted his performance in crucial matches, including the playoffs.

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Reflecting on his journey, Chahal said, “After the KKR game, my hip got fractured… I was not able to bowl my proper leg spin. But this year I wanted to take care of my body first. I have one good news—I stopped alcohol. It’s been more than six months.” He added that at 35, his goal is to stay active and give his “150 per cent” for his current franchise, Punjab Kings.