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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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IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer carried forward his ICC Champions Trophy 2025 form in the IPL 2025 and scored 97 runs from just 42 balls on Punjab Kings debut against Gujarat Titans.

Shreyas Iyer smashed 9 sixes in his 42-ball 97.

Iyer was India's highest run-scorer in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Iyer has not played a T20I since December 2023 and Test since February 2024.

Shreyas Iyer, Sourav Ganguly

'Most improved batsman... after a few issues on length': Sourav Ganguly wants Shreyas Iyer back in Test squad for England tour and T20I team

IPL 2025: Ravichandran Ashwin noted the disparity between batters and bowlers considering the number of awards the former get in the IPL.

R Ashwin is concerned about bowlers not getting due credit in IPL 2025.

Ashwin wants Vijaykumar Vyshak to get the 'Player of the match' award.

Punjab Kings' Vyshak conceded 10 runs in his first two overs against Gujarat Titans.

R Ashwin, Shreyas Iyer, Vijaykumar Vyshak

'Super Striker, Four, Six everything is there, but no Super Ball': R Ashwin wants this bowler to get 'Player of the match' instead of Shreyas Iyer

Vijaykumar Vyshak was not afraid to bowl wides as he went for yorkers away from Sherfane Rutherford and conceded just 10 runs from his first two overs.

Sherfane Rutherford failed to counter Vijaykumar Vyshak in first two overs.

Vyshak conceded 28 runs from 3 overs.

Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs. 

Arshdeep Singh

Not Shreyas Iyer or Ricky Ponting, Arshdeep Singh was mastermind behind introducing gamechanger Vijaykumar Vyshak as soon as Gujarat Titans' impact player walked in

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer was not troubled by Gujarat Titans or their star leg-spinner Rashid Khan as he remained unbeaten for 97 from just 42 balls.

Shreyas Iyer hit 9 sixes in his unbeaten 97.

Shreyas Iyer was adjudged 'Player of the match'.

Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs. 

Shreyas Iyer, Kane Williamson

'For a period, teams targetted him with short balls, but now...': Kane Williamson's warning to franchises preparing to tackle Shreyas Iyer

IPL 2025: Former IPL players Varun Aaron and Ambati Rayudu don't want Mohammed Siraj to try and bowl more outswingers and stick to inswingers.

Mohammed Siraj conceded 54 runs on his Gujarat Titans debut.

Shashank Singh hit Siraj for 5 fours in the final over.

Siraj was roped in for Rs 12.25 crore by Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 mega auction.

Mohammed Siraj, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer

'His decision-making towards the end was not the best': Gujarat Titans' IPL 2022-winner on Mohammed Siraj's expensive spell against Punjab Kings

Cricket News

Unlike the Indian Premier League, the WPL has not yet been played in a home-and-away format. The most recent tournament concluded on March 15.

Mumbai Indians players celebrate with the winners trophy after the WPL 2025 Final 

BCCI to introduce more team in WPL 2026? IPL chairman Arun Dhumal reveals future plans

Baseball

Before making a name for themselves in the MLB, Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts and Texas Rangers Corey Seager had short-lived first jobs that taught them valuable lessons in life. 

Mookie Betts used to work at Finish Line, a popular athletic shoe store.

Corey Seager's first job was as a scorekeeper for 8U basketball.

Both Mookie Betts and Corey Seager will be featuring for their respective teams on March 27th, the Opening Day for MLB teams. 

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Mookie Betts and Corey Seager reveal surprising first jobs before Baseball glory

After James Neesham's fifer, Tim Seifert showed no mercy to Pakistan bowlers defending a below par target, smashing 10 sixes in his unbeaten 97 to finish the run chase in just 10 overs.

Tim Seifert smashed 10 sixes in his 38-ball 97.

New Zealand were 65 runs ahead of Pakistan after powerplay overs. 

Sufiyan Muqeem was impressive as he took 2 wickets in 2 overs.

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James Neesham's fifer, Tim Seifert's stormy 97 help New Zealand teach Pakistan teach a lesson with dominating 8-wicket win, take series 4-1

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts gave major health update on his availability for their home opener against Detroit Tigers in the upcoming Major League Baseball season. 

Mookie Betts made his return to the diamond on Tuesday after missing clashes which included the team's two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs.

His health also saw a major dip as his weight came down from 175 pounds to 157 pounds after suffering from a stomach bug. 

On Tuesday, after winning the clash against Angels 4-1, Betts confirmed that he will feature in the home opener against Tigers. 

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Mookie Betts gives major update on his availability for Dodgers’ opening game vs Tigers

IPL 2025: Ashutosh Sharma became the first Delhi Capitals batter who scored a half-century at no.7 in a successful run chase.

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Ashutosh Sharma equals Andre Russell's 10-year-old feat, misses out on breaking Dwayne Bravo's all-time IPL record in run chase by 3 runs

MS Dhoni tops the tally with 69 sixes in the 20th over of the Indian Premier League. The wicketkeeper batter is currently representing CSK in IPL 2025. Here's the list of batters with the most sixes in the 20th over of the IPL


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MS Dhoni to David Miller: Batters who smashed most sixes in 20th over of IPL

Noor Ahmad was named 'Player of the match' as he claimed four wickets for 18 runs on CSK debut and helped his side win by four wickets against Mumbai Indians.

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Noor Ahmad registers best bowling figures for CSK spinner with 4 for 18 vs Mumbai Indians, enters elite list 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the IPL 2025 opener clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Phil Salt smashed a century in his debut match for RCB. Here are the players who smashed fifty-plus scores on their RCB debut. 


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Phil Salt to Devdutt Padikkal: Players who scored fifty plus scored for RCB on debut

Sunrisers Hyderabad created history by scoring 286 runs against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League 2025 opener clash. 

Ishan Kishan Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad to Kolkata Knight Riders: Highest team totals in history of IPL 

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