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Big Bash League 2023-24

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

PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2

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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached their fourth IPL final with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings in the first qualifier

Dinesh Karthik labelled Rajat Patidar as the 'biggest eye-opener' 

RCB have reached their first IPL final in nine years

Dinesh Karthik in this frame

'What a guy he is...': RCB coach Dinesh Karthik labels this star as 'biggest eye-opener' after reaching IPL 2025 final

Punjab Kings won the toss and decided to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 clash

PBKS won the toss and chose to bowl first against MI in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 clash

Know playing XI of both the teams here:

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya (R) and Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer in frame

PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, Toss Update: PBKS opt to bowl first against MI, Shreyas Iyer brings in star player; Know Playing XI of both teams

AB De Villiers said that his former RCB teammate Virat Kohli's presence in the cricket field will be missed in Tests

AB De Villiers said that Virat Kohli followed his gut feeling before announcing his Test retirement

Virat Kohli's Test retirement left the fans shocked

Virat Kohli (L) and AB de Villiers in this frame

'He must have listened to...': AB De Villiers still not over his former RCB teammate Virat Kohli's Test retirement

Mumbai Indians' superstar Rohit Sharma came up with a hilarious response when a little fan asked him about his batting weakness ahead of IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 clash

Rohit Sharma was quizzed about his batting frailty by a young fan

The MI superstar came up with an epic reply to the young kid's query  

Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma in this frame

Watch: Rohit Sharma comes up with an epic reply when young fan asked him about his batting weakness ahead of PBKS vs MI IPL 2025 Qualifier 2

Murali Karthik isn't happy with Mumbai Indians' decision making during IPL 2025 Eliminator clash against Gujarat Titans 

Murali Kartik isn't happy with Mumbai Indians' decision making ahead of IPL 2025 Qualifier 2

MI will face PBKS in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 on June 1

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya in this frame

'He was playing good. Suddenly, you completely ignored him': Ex-India cricketer questions MI's tactics ahead of IPL 2025 Qualifier 2

Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers star Tyler Glasnow won't be returning to the mound anytime soon as the franchise has placed him in the 60-day injured list on Saturday.

Tyler Glasnow has been placed on the 60-day injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

After making five starts this season, Tyler Glasnow was placed on the injured list on April 28 due to right elbow inflammation. 

Tyler Glasnow in the frame

Los Angeles Dodgers provide important update on Tyler Glasnow’s condition

The New York Mets thrashed New York Yankees 18-2 on Saturday and have already clinched the series. 

The New York Mets thrashed New York Yankees on Saturday. 

The first game was won by the Mets 8-5.

The second game saw the New York Mets demolish New York Yankees 18-2. 

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sends message after crushing New York Yankees despite Aaron Judge’s heroics

Tennis

The Indian-Czech pair of Rohan Bopanna and Adam Pavlasek crashed out of French Open 2025 after going down to Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in the third round

Rohan Bopanna has been knocked out of French Open 2025

Rohan Bopanna and Adam Pavlasek lost to Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in the third round

Indo-Czech pair of Rohan Bopanna (L) and Adam Pavlasek in this frame

French Open 2025: Rohan Bopanna knocked out as Indo-Czech pair flattened by Finland-British duo in the pre-quarterfinal

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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

Team

Hobart Hurricanes