Chahal Faces Backlash Over Viral Littering Video

A viral video appearing to show Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal smoking a cigarette while driving a luxury car and discarding the butt onto the road has sparked widespread criticism on social media. The footage, which surfaced around April 10, 2026, has drawn backlash from fans and observers who accused the 35-year-old spinner of littering and setting a poor example as a public figure. The exact location and timing of the recording remain unconfirmed, though some accounts suggest it occurred late at night, possibly in Chandigarh or on a highway.

In the clip, shared widely on platforms like X and Instagram, Chahal is seen taking a puff before tossing the cigarette out the window and driving away. Accompanying him was an unidentified passenger, believed by some to be a teammate from the Punjab Kings. Social media users quickly condemned the act, emphasizing the environmental and civic implications. "Smoking is one thing, but throwing a cigarette butt on the road is absolutely unacceptable," one user wrote. Others linked the behavior to his professional status, with comments such as, "All that money and still no class, no civic sense. Disgusting." Civic groups echoed these...