‘No phone call, no communication’: Yuzvendra Chahal makes shocking claims on Beerbiceps Podcast

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) decision to pass on Yuzi Chahal shocked cricket fans and analysts alike. The leggie was an important part of the team over the years and played for RCB for 8 years. Chahal was not one of the players Bangalore kept after the major auction in 2022, which surprised a lot of people. Consequently, Yuzvendra Chahal makes shocking claims on Beerbiceps Podcast.

The star leg spinner has now spoken out about the rejection and made some significant accusations. Speaking on a podcast hosted by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbaliya, Chahal disclosed that the franchise had offered to buy him back but was upset when it did not materialize.

“Definitely, I felt very bad. In 2014 my journey started. From the first match, Virat bhaiya showed trust in me. But, it feels bad (on the decision) as I was playing for the franchise for 8 years. I saw people saying ‘Yuzi would’ve asked for a lot of money’ and such things. That is why I clarified in an interview that I did not ask for anything. I know how much I deserve,” Chahal said. 

“The worst thing is that there was no phone call, no communication. At least have a talk. I had played 114 matches for them. In auction, they promised me that they will go all-out for me. I said, fine. When I wasn’t picked there, I was very angry. I gave them 8 years. Chinnaswamy was my favourite ground. I didn’t talk to RCB coaches. The first match I played against them, I didn’t talk to anyone,” he added. 

Chahal feels RR played a part in developing him

The 32-year-old further stated that Rajasthan Royals played a part in developing him in cricket terms. At RCB, Chahal used to complete his quota before the death overs began but at the Royals he has been handed the duty of bowling at the death too.

“I realise the auction is a very unpredictable place. So, I made peace with the fact that whatever happens, happens for good. At RR, I started bowling at death. Often, my quota would be completed before 16 overs in RCB. So, I think I grew as a cricketer in RR as well. So, whatever happened, happened for good,” he added.

I had a blind trust on MS Dhoni: Yuzvendra Chahal on Beerbiceps Podcast

Speaking further, Yuzi Chahal revealed everyone’s beloved Dhoni’s part in his success. Chahal said, “I had a blind trust on MS Dhoni , he eased my work upto 50% by guiding me from behind the stumps.”

Out of all the wonderful traits MS Dhoni had as captain, one of the best ones was his ability to back players. There are or were very few captains who backed players like Dhoni did. Once he picked a player, he gave him a decent run. He had the ability to identify who is that player for the long run. Dhoni will go down as arguably one of the best captains to have ever played the game.

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