The Chief Minister congratulated the cricketer on winning the T-20 World Cup and wished him success in his future endeavours.

The Chief Minister also honored Chahal by presenting him an idol of Lord Krishna and a shawl at the PWD Rest House in Gurugram. The Chief Minister decorated Chahal with the medal and expressed his happiness and encouraged him to continue bringing glory to Haryana at the national and international level.

The Chief Minister also announced plans to soon organize a felicitation ceremony for Paralympic athletes and other sportspersons who have made Haryana proud.

He emphasized that Haryana is the land of athletes who consistently excel in international sports, thereby enhancing the prestige of the country across the world.

While interacting with the Chief Minister, Chahal informed that he has been playing cricket as a bowler for many years. He told that although his family is from Jind, he has been living in Gurugram for the last four years.

Notably, the officials present apprised the Chief Minister that Yuzvendra Chahal is the only athlete who has represented India in both chess and cricket. He has participated in the World Youth Chess Championship and plays as a leg-spin bowler for the Indian cricket team.