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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 Sunrisers Hyderabad squad

IPL 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders squad

IPL 2025 Chennai Super Kings squad

IPL 2025 Punjab Kings squad

IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad

IPL 2025 Delhi Capitals squad

IPL 2025 Lucknow Super Giants squad

IPL 2025 Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2025 Mumbai Indians squad

IPL 2025 Gujarat Titans squad

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ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

Bangladesh tour of India, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

Ireland and South Africa tour of UAE, 2024

South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024

ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27

ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C, 2024

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier A, 2024

ICC CWC Challenge League A, 2024-26

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024

West Indies tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024

Women's Premier League, 2025

Bangladesh tour of West Indies, 2024

Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

Ranji Trophy, 2024/25

Gulf Cricket T20I Championship, 2024

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

Ireland Women tour of India, 2025

West Indies Women tour of India, 2024

Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2025

New Zealand Women tour of India, 2024

England Women tour of Australia, 2025

India Women tour of Australia, 2024

Afghanistan and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2024

South Africa tour of Bangladesh, 2024

England tour of West Indies, 2024

India tour of South Africa, 2024

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

New Zealand and South Africa tour of Pakistan, 2025

England tour of India, 2025

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2024/25

England tour of New Zealand, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2024

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025

Indian Premier League, 2025

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IPL 2025

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya confirmed that Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side in their first game of the season on March 23. 

Suryakumar Yadav will lead MI against CSK on March 23.

Hardik Pandya will return as captain on March 29 against Gujarat Titans.

Suryakumar made his IPL captaincy debut in 2023 edition.

Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav

Big News: Mumbai Indians announce their captain for Chennai Super Kings clash in Hardik Pandya's absence 

Aamer Jamal labelled Brad Hogg mocking Mohammad Rizwan as a 'shameful act'. He pointed out that English Rizwan's third language.

Aamer Jamal called out Brad Hogg for 'shameful act'.

Jamal suggested Hogg to become a 'Tiktoker'.

Jamal called Hogg an attention seeker.

Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Rizwan, Brad Hogg

'Become Tiktoker because you might need followers and attention': Aamer Jamal slams ex-AUS spinner Brad Hogg for making fun of Mohammad Rizwan's English

Shimron Hetmyer has lauded Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson who has led the franchise to playoffs two times since he took over the reigns.

Shimron Hetmyer was retained by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 11 crore.

Hetmyer has played the finisher role for Rajasthan Royals.

Hetmyer rates Samson highly for his ability to remain calm. 

Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer

'I'm hoping Sanju Samson gets the opportunity to be India captain at some point': Rajasthan Royals teammate impressed with 30-year-old's calm and caring nature

AB de Villiers expects Rajat Patidar to find his own niche as RCB captain instead of worrying about filling big shoes of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli.

RCB will go up against KKR in IPL 2025 opener. 

AB de Villiers wants Rajat Patidar to not doubt himself.

De Villiers feels Patidar should stay true to himself instead of copying former RCB captains.

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'His biggest challenge will be insecurity': AB de Villiers' clear-cut message to new RCB captain Rajat Patidar for IPL 2025

Basketball

The Los Angeles Lakers are actively searching for talents to solidify their roster for the 2025-26 NBA season. After bringing in Luka Doncic, a trade move that will be remembered for ages, the Lakers are exploring options to bring in an explosive Center in the side. In its pursuit, the Lakers have reached the Atlanta Hawks.

The Los Angeles Lakers are actively searching for talents to solidify their roster for the 2025-26 NBA season. 

In its pursuit, the Lakers have reached the Atlanta Hawks.

LeBron James and Luka Doncic in the frame.

NBA Trade Rumor: Lakers to Pursue 30-Year-Old Hawks Center to Boost Support for LeBron James and Luka Doncic

Here is the list of players with the most catches in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli in frame

Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, players who have taken the most catches in history of IPL

Ahead of IPL's 18th edition, more than 100 centuries have been scored in the tournament's history. But RCB's Virat Kohli leads the list.

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Virat Kohli to Shane Watson: Players who have scored the most centuries in IPL history

Here is the list of bowlers with the most boundaries in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, players to have hit most fours in IPL history

After failing to qualify for the Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs, Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will start their IPL 2025 campaign on March 23 against Mumbai Indians (MI). Here are the players to watch out for in the 2025 season from the Men in Yellow.


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MS Dhoni to Ravichandran Ashwin: CSK stars to watch out for in IPL 2025

Indian Premier League 2025 is scheduled to start from March 22. The shortest format of the game supports batters more than bowlers. Despite that, here are some bowlers who created history by picking the most wickets in an IPL match. 

Mumbai Indians (MI) speedster Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah to Alzarri Joseph: Bowlers who picked most wickets in an IPL match

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

Coach

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

Team

Hobart Hurricanes