One unfollow. Zero explanations. And suddenly, Yuzvendra Chahal and RJ Mahvash are back at the centre of a fresh social-media storm.

In a development that has set social media buzzing yet again, Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and content creator RJ Mahvash have unfollowed each other on Instagram, reigniting speculation about what truly transpired between the two.
The quiet digital move was first flagged by eagle-eyed netizens and later amplified by paparazzi accounts, with screenshots circulating to show that Chahal and Mahvash no longer appear in each other’s following lists. While neither party has addressed the unfollow or offered any clarification, the silence has only fuelled chatter across platforms like Instagram, Reddit, and X.
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“Just a normal unfollow… or something deeper?” wondered one user, while another bluntly asked, “Was it ever just friendship?” From playful theories to dramatic declarations of a fallout, the internet has been quick to read between the lines.
The unfollow comes months after Chahal and Mahvash found themselves at the centre of relentless dating rumours—speculation that intensified following Chahal’s widely discussed separation from Dhanashree Verma. From Mahvash cheering him on during IPL matches to the duo being spotted together on multiple occasions, every appearance added fresh fuel to the gossip mill.
Despite the noise, both were consistent in their stance: there was no romantic involvement. Chahal even addressed the rumours on a podcast last year, firmly stating there was “nothing” going on and expressing discomfort over how Mahvash was targeted online, including being labelled a “homewrecker.” He admitted the speculation made it difficult for them to even step out together.
Now, with the Instagram unfollow, old questions have resurfaced. Was the bond purely platonic and simply fizzled out? Or does the unfollow signal a deeper fallout that neither wants to make public?
Interestingly, the timing hasn’t gone unnoticed either. Netizens have linked the development to what they call a “tough phase” for Chahal post-divorce, with some sympathising and others speculating about emotional fatigue and online pressure.
For now, the truth remains locked behind private accounts and public silence. But in the age of social media, an unfollow rarely goes unnoticed—and for Yuzvendra Chahal and RJ Mahvash, it has become the loudest statement yet.
Published: 22 Jan 2026, 11:02 am IST
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