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Nikhil Chaudhary is doing really well for Hobart Hurricanes after getting a big contract in the BBL. The 27-year-old, who used to play cricket for Punjab in India, is a huge fan of Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli (Left), Rohit Sharma and Nikhil Chaudhary of the Hobart Hurricanes. (Screengrab: Instagram/BBL)

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‘I am a big fan of his…’: Delhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary, who is taking BBL by storm, lauds Indian superstar

After the Hobart Hurricanes won against the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League (BBL) on January 4, all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary had a heartwarming moment with Australian legend Brett Lee.

Hobart Hurricanes’ Nikhil Chaudhary (Left) and Former Australian pacer Brett Lee. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter)

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Watch: Nikhil Chaudhary performs kabaddi celebration with his idol Brett Lee after win over Melbourne Renegades

Electra Stumps represent a significant advancement in the realm of cricket entertainment, potentially revolutionizing how the sport is presented and experienced by audiences around the globe.&nbsp;

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Exploring Electra Stumps: The Big Bash League's game-changing innovation; all you need to know

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Ben Stokes-led England managed to score 251 runs on the first Day of the third Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at iconic Lord's Stadium in London.

England opted to bat against India in third Test. 

England scored 251 runs against India on Day 1 of third Test. 

Ben Stokes (C) and Joe Root (L) of England talk with Umpire Sharfuddoula as the pitch becomes covered with flying ants and ladybirds during Day One of the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground

Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 and Ollie Pope’s gritty 44 guide England to 251/4 on Day 1 of third Test against India at Lord’s

India head coach Gautam Gambhir stood by BCCI's new family rule, saying that the players' sole purpose is to make the nation proud.

Gautam Gambhir is currently in England alonside Shubman Gill-led side. 

India are currently featuring in five-Test match series against England. 

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir in discussion before the start of Day 3 of the NRMA Insurance Day-Night Test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval on December 08, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia.

'It is important to have families, but...': After Virat Kohli, India head coach Gautam Gambhir reiterates BCCI's family rule

India captain Shubman Gill can be heard calling England's batting display at Lord's 'boring' during the second session of Day 1 

Shubman Gill called England's style of batting at Lord's as boring

England batters have adopted a cautious approach against the Indian bowlers at Lord's

Shubman Gill of India appeals for the wicket of Ollie Pope of England during Day One of the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground

WATCH: 'No more entertaining cricket...': Shubman Gill takes subtle dig on England batters with 'boring' remark in viral video

India's vice-captain Rishabh Pant was injured during the third Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at iconic Lord's Stadium in London. 

Rishabh Pant scored 342 runs in two Tests against England. 

Rishabh Pant got an injury during third Test against England. 

India's Rishabh Pant leaves the field after injuring his finger during day one of the Third Rothesay Men's Test at Lord's, London

India vs England 3rd Test: With Rishabh Pant injured midway and Dhruv Jurel taking over as wicketkeeper, can Jurel bat in his place? Here’s what ICC regulations say

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant has scored 342 runs in two Test matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 in England. 

 Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant of India receives treatment to his hand during day one of the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 10, 2025 in London

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Huge blow for India, Rishabh Pant leaves field midway after suffering a finger injury, WATCH VIDEO

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Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa

Billy James Stanlake

Fabian Anthony Allen

Jackson Munro Bird

Jake Richard Doran

Macalister Bailey Wright

Marcus Bean

Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil

Mohammad Nawaz

Nikhil Chaudhary

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Sahibzada Farhan

Timothy Peter Ward

Usama Mir

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Punjab Kings

I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali

130* by Matthew Wade v Adelaide Strikers on January 26, 2020 - r

Matthew Wade

127 by Ben McDermott v Melbourne Renegades on December 29, 2021 - r

Ben McDermott

122* by D'Arcy Short v Brisbane Heat on January 10, 2018 - r

D'Arcy Short

5/14 by Dan Christian v Adelaide Strikers on January 2, 2017 - w

Dan Christian

5/21 by D'Arcy Short v Sydney Thunder on January 24, 2020 - r

4/11 by Jake Reed v Sydney Thunder on January 9, 2015 - w

Jake Reed

78* by Aiden Blizzard v Cape Cobras on September 21, 2014 - Hobart Hurricanes beat Cape Cobras by 6 wickets

Aiden Blizzard

4/27 by Xavier Doherty v Barbados Royals on September 28, 2014 - Hobart Hurricanes beat Barbados Tridents by 6 wickets

Xavier Doherty

Tim Paine

Ben Dunk

Barbados Royals

Cape Cobras

Kolkata Knight Riders

Northern Districts

Aiden Blizzard - (188 runs for Hobart Hurricanes)

Shoaib Malik - (172 runs for Hobart Hurricanes)

Shoaib Malik

Ben Dunk - (131 runs for Hobart Hurricanes)

Doug Bollinger - (9 wickets for Hobart Hurricanes)

Doug Bollinger

Ben Hilfenhaus - (8 wickets for Hobart Hurricanes)

Ben Hilfenhaus

Xavier Doherty - (7 wickets for Hobart Hurricanes)

India - I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali

India - Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

India - Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur

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W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth

130* by Matthew Wade v Adelaide Strikers on January 26, 2020 - Hobart Hurricanes beat Adelaide Strikers by 10 runs

5/14 by Dan Christian v Adelaide Strikers on January 2, 2017 - Hobart Hurricanes beat Adelaide Strikers by 8 wickets

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