New Delhi, March 20 -- India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has revealed that he has quit drinking alcohol as part of a renewed focus on fitness and performance ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Speaking to AB de Villiers on the YouTube channel AB de Villiers 360, Chahal reflected on the injuries he suffered last season in the IPL.

"After the KKR game, my hip got fractured, and later in the tournament, my knuckle got fractured. So in the semi-final [Qualifiers] and final, I was not able to bowl my proper leg-spin at all. But this year I wanted to take care of my body first, and I have some good news for you: I stopped drinking alcohol. It's been more than six months," Chahal said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

The 35-year-old a...