In case you've been living under a rock or, let's be honest, ignoring social media's attempts to break you with memes and gossip, here's the scoop. Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal have been purchased by the same team—Punjab Kings.
The very same Punjab Kings that just shelled out a whopping Rs 26.75 crore for Shreyas (which, by the way, is the second-highest bid ever in IPL history) and a cool Rs 18 crore for Yuzvendra (making him the third costliest spinner in the auction).

Now, on paper, this sounds like a dream team, right? But here’s where things get juicy. If you're up to date on your gossip (or just casually scrolling through Twitter), you'll know that Shreyas Iyer's name has been uncomfortably linked with none other than Yuzvendra’s wife, Dhanashree Verma.
So, what’s going on here? Let's dive into the saga.
Before we get to the meme madness, let’s talk about the real stars of the show—the IPL 2025 Auction. First up, Yuzvendra Chahal fetched a hefty Rs 18 crore bid. Punjab Kings (PBKS) seemed pretty pleased with this purchase, as he became the third costliest spinner in IPL history.
Then, hold onto your seats, because here comes Shreyas Iyer, who was snatched up by PBKS for a jaw-dropping Rs 26.75 crore!
So far, it’s all about cricketing glory, right? Yuzvendra and Shreyas joining forces in the same team? Looks like a match made in cricket heaven. But, alas, enter Dhanashree Verma, who’s about to get her share of the spotlight for reasons other than her fantastic dance moves.
Now, here’s where it all starts to get a bit... salty. As if the IPL Auction wasn’t spicy enough, social media trolls have decided to spice things up even more by poking fun at the fact that Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal, who now play for the same team, have been linked in a rumored off-field “drama.” Apparently, Shreyas has been repeatedly dragged into rumors of a rift between Yuzvendra and his wife, Dhanashree Verma.
While the rumors turned out to be false (because, let’s face it, the internet has a way of running wild with baseless stories), the damage was done. Dhanashree’s name was dragged into the mix, and memes soon followed. Social media didn’t waste any time coming up with the perfect mix of humor and mockery, with one meme suggesting that now Dhanashree would be perfectly fine supporting Yuzvendra, as Shreyas would be there too.
Once the auction concluded and the dust settled, memes began to flood the internet faster than a six hit over long-on. One meme said:
Another joked:
Now, we’re not saying this was all intentional or planned—because, this is the IPL and social media loves a little chaos—but the level of trolling was out of this world. Memes aren’t always kind, but they’re certainly creative. If there’s one thing the internet knows how to do, it’s finding humor in everything, including a supposed love triangle that never existed.
Let’s pause and give credit where it’s due. Dhanashree Verma is more than just Yuzvendra Chahal’s wife—she’s a YouTube sensation, a choreographer, and a social media influencer who has millions of followers glued to her dance videos. You’ve probably seen her Bollywood dance routines, which are filled with energy and style.
Despite the social media frenzy, Dhanashree remains unbothered. If anything, she continues to do what she does best: dance, create, and live her life. She's been there, and done that, and frankly, the memes are just another part of the package deal that comes with fame.