Not all IPL nights end with fireworks—some end in silence and scars
The IPL isn't just about sixes, wickets, and after-parties; sometimes, the stories behind the scenes are darker than they seem under the floodlights. While most of us remember the 2011 Champions League as a trophy-winning moment for the Mumbai Indians, young Yuzvendra Chahal recalls it as something different—something far less glamorous. This isn't your typical dressing room prank story. It's a jaw-dropping throwback, filled with visuals and incidents that will leave you stunned.
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Let's take a closer look at one of the most shocking off-field incidents in IPL history—one involving a young Chahal, an extravagant celebration, and a night that could've gone horribly wrong.
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Imagine this: a hotel room in Chennai shortly after the Mumbai Indians lifted the Champions League title in 2011. A young, bright-eyed Yuzvendra Chahal—then just a rookie in the squad—finds himself caught during a bizarre post-win celebration. Two of his senior teammates, Andrew Symonds and James Franklin, reportedly got carried away in the festive chaos.
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They tied Chahal's hands and legs, taped his mouth shut, and left him alone in the room as part of a so-called prank. What began as mischief quickly spiralled into a nightmare. The party moved on, but Chahal did not. Forgotten and gagged, he remained tied up the entire night—until a hotel cleaner discovered him the next morning and set him free.
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This wasn't just mischief; it was a rookie completely overlooked in the chaos of celebration. Chahal didn't even receive an apology. The story only surfaced years later, and the silence surrounding it still raises eyebrows. This incident cast a shadow over the glitter in a tournament where team bonding is celebrated.
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Fast forward two years—different city, same shock factor. This time, Chahal was reportedly dangled from the 15th floor of a hotel. He fainted and nearly fell, all because a drunken teammate chose to get "playful." It wasn't a prank; it was a brush with death.
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Insert visuals of Mumbai Indians from 2011, Chahal in his early days, and the glow of the Champions League post-win party. But behind those smiles, stories like these make you pause. The IPL has grown, matured, and introduced protocols—but this story remains one of its darkest, often overlooked trivia tales.
