‘Some relationships are not meant to last forever’: CSK Spinner Rahul Chahar announces divorce

Chennai: Rahul Chahar, Chennai Super Kings’ latest spin acquisition, on Friday confirmed his divorce from wife Ishani Johar, formally ending their marriage after more than three-and-a-half years.

The couple had tied the knot in Goa on March 9, 2022. In a detailed social media statement, the 26-year-old leg-spinner said the legal proceedings have concluded, marking the end of a transformative chapter in his life.

"I entered marriage at a young age, before I fully understood myself, my worth, or the life I truly wanted to build," Chahar wrote. "The last fifteen months navigating courtrooms taught me patience, resilience, and the strength that comes from truth."

He added, "Today, that chapter formally comes to a close. After due legal process, the matter has been settled. I close this chapter not with anger or regret, but with clarity. Some relationships are not meant to last forever; they are meant to awaken us, teach us, and transform us."

Chahar said he now plans to focus on "self-respect, peace, and better choices" as he moves forward in life.

With his personal life settling into a new phase, Chahar is set to concentrate on the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026, scheduled from March to May.

The leg-spinner will represent Chennai Super Kings after being bought for ₹5.20 crore in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. He had initially gone unsold but was picked up in the accelerated round. Chahar was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the auction.

Over his IPL career, Chahar has played for Rising Pune Supergiant, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. In 79 matches, he has claimed 75 wickets at an average of 28.66.

Internationally, he has represented India in 1 ODI and 6 T20 Internationals, taking 3 wickets in ODIs at an average of 18 and 7 wickets in T20Is at 23.85. His last appearance for India was during the 2021 T20 World Cup.