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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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England superstar Joe Root revealed that Ben Stokes never listened to him whenever he talked about managing latter's workload during his captaincy stint

Joe Root was questioned about Ben Stokes' workload

Root jokingly disclosed that Stokes tends not to listen to anyone, including him

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'He didn't listen to me when I was captain': Joe Root's shocking revelation on Ben Stokes ahead of India vs England 4th Test

Football

Arsenal have officially signed winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a £52 million deal, marking their fourth acquisition of the summer transfer window.

Arsenal have signed Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a £52 million deal.

Arsenal will take on Manchester United in their first game of the upcoming Premier League season.

Noni Madueke in the frame

Noni Madueke joins Arsenal from Chelsea in £52m move to "win all competitions"

Tennis

Two of tennis’ most iconic figures, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, reunited this week at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca.

Roger Federer visited Rafa Nadal academy with his wife Mirka.

Throughout their illustrious careers, Federer and Nadal faced each other 40 times, with Nadal holding a 24-16 advantage.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the frame

Roger Federer reunites with Rafael Nadal during surprise visit to Mallorca academy

Motor Sports

After just six races in the 2025 Formula 1 season, Alpine decided to part ways with Jack Doohan.

Alpine and Jack Doohan decided to part ways in the first half of the season. 

Jack Doohan is the son of famous Moto GP rider Mick Doohan.

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Jack Doohan eyes F1 comeback with Cadillac amid intense competition

New Zealand notched their second win of the Tri-Nation T20I series with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on July 18

New Zealand crushed Zimbabwe by 8 wickets in their second match of the Tri-Nation T20I series

New Zealand chased down the 121-run target in just 13.5 overs

New Zealand's Devon Conway (L) and Rachin Ravindra in frame

Devon Conway, Matt Henry combine to hand New Zealand emphatic 8-wicket win over Zimbabwe in Tri-Nation T20I series

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Hobart Hurricanes

Benjamin Reginald McDermott

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

Odean Fabian Smith

Rafael Macmillan

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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Ben McDermott - (2862 runs for Hobart Hurricanes)

D'Arcy Short - (2706 runs for Hobart Hurricanes)

Matthew Wade - (2285 runs for Hobart Hurricanes)

Riley Meredith - (103 wickets for Hobart Hurricanes)

Riley Meredith

Nathan Ellis - (87 wickets for Hobart Hurricanes)

Cameron Boyce - (43 wickets for Hobart Hurricanes)

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

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

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

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Billy Stanlake
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Jackson Bird
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News Updates

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

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

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

Team Players

Ben McDermottWicket-Keeper

Bhanuka RajapaksaBatsman

Billy StanlakeBowler

Fabian AllenAll-Rounder

Jackson BirdBowler

Ben McDermott
Wicket-Keeper

Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Batsman

Billy Stanlake
Bowler

Fabian Allen
All-Rounder

Jackson Bird
Bowler