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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

IPL 2025

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Indian Premier League, 2025

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025

Women's Premier League, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

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Ranji Trophy, 2024/25

South Africa Women and India Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2025

Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh, 2025

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The IPL 2025 has been suspended by the BCCI for one week following the escalation on the India-Pakistan border.

Delhi Capitals players huddle

How IPL franchises came out in support of armed forces after escalation on India-Pakistan border

The BCCI has confirmed that the IPL 2025 has not been suspended indefinitely but for a week, after which the situation will be reassessed.

BCCI has suspended IPL 2025 for a week.

BCCI will reassess the situation and announce the update schedule in due course.

A total of 17 matches are remaining in IPL 2025 including the cancelled Dharamsala match. 

IPL 2025, Dharamsala stadium

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 with immediate effect for a week, gives big update on new schedule and venue

The BCCI is likely to reschedule the remainder of the IPL 2025 matches in September 2025 when Asia Cup was supposed to take place.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala on May 8.

The IPL 2025 has been suspended indefinitely.

The remainder of IPL 2025 can be scheduled in September 2025. 

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni

When will remaining IPL 2025 matches take place? BCCI set to skip this tournament to accommodate final leg of T20 league

In the aftermath of the escalation on the India-Pakistan border, the IPL 2025 is likely to be suspended. 

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala.

The Dharamsala stadium was evacuated following air raids in neighbouring cities.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to ensure players reach safely in Delhi.

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Big News: IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely, BCCI takes big decision post escalation on India-Pakistan border

On May 8, PSL 2025 match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was cancelled whereas the IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala was cancelled midway. 

Cricket Australia is in regular touch with PCB, BCCI and local government authorities.

There are several Australian players playing in the IPL and the PSL.

The remaining of PSL 2025 matches have been shifted to the UAE.

Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer

Cricket Australia issues statement on concern over their players involved in IPL 2025 and PSL 2025

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The Indiana Pacers will be going up against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana Pacers will take on Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

Jarrett Allen played 82 regular season games in this year's campaign.

Indiana Pacers have a firm 2-0 advantage in the seven game series.

Jarrett Allen in the frame

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report: Will Jarrett Allen start Game 3 against Indiana Pacers?

Anrich Nortje believes that South Africa will defeat Australia at the iconic Lord's to win the World Test Championship (WTC) Final which is scheduled to take place from June 11 to 15. 

WTC Final will be played between South Africa and Australia. 

WTC Final will take place at Lord's stadium from June 11 to 15. 

South Africa's Anrich Nortje prepares to deliver a ball during the third day of the first Test cricket 

'Lord's has been a good ground for South Africa': Anrich Nortje warns Australia ahead of WTC Final 2025

Indiana Pacers will go up against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

Myles Turner featured in 72 regular season games in this year's campaign. 

Myles Turner in the frame

Indiana Pacers Injury Report: What is the latest health update of Myles Turner, will he feature in Game 3 against Cleveland Cavaliers?

The Indiana Pacers will be going up against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 

Indiana Pacers will lock horns against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

Pascal Siakam featured in 78 regular season games in this year's campaign.

The seven game series is currently led 2-0 by Indiana Pacers.

Pascal Siakam in the frame

Indiana Pacers Injury Report: What is the status availability of Pascal Siakam, will he feature in Game 3 against Cleveland Cavaliers?

23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal intends to continue playing domestic cricket across formats for Mumbai, a month after asking for NOC to move to Goa.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was offered a leadership role by Goa Cricket Association.

Jaiswal had asked for NOC from MCA a month ago.

Jaiswal said that he hasn't submitted to BCCI or Goa Cricket Association. 

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Yashasvi Jaiswal retracts his NOC to leave Mumbai and play for Goa, says 'plans in shifting has been curtailed'

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Hobart Hurricanes

Benjamin Reginald McDermott

Billy James Stanlake

Caleb Paul Jewell

Cameron John Gannon

Charles A Wakim

Christopher James Jordan

Iain James Carlisle

Jake Richard Doran

Macalister Bailey Wright

Marcus Bean

Matthew Scott Wade

Mitchell J Owen

Nathan Trevor Ellis

Nikhil Chaudhary

Patrick Gabriel Dooley

Peter Hatzoglou

Riley Patrick Meredith

Timothy Hays David

Timothy Peter Ward

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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

Xavier  Doherty

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

Perth Scorchers

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

Team Hobart Hurricanes

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Hobart Hurricanes