Nikhil Chaudhary is an Indian-born cricketer who gained recognition for becoming the second Indian player after Unmukt Chand to represent Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL).
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Nikhil Chaudhary was born on Saturday, May 4, 1996, in New Delhi (27 years old; as of 2024). His zodiac sign is Taurus. He was born in India and lives in Queensland, Australia. His hometown is Ludhiana in Punjab. He started playing cricket when he was 10 years old.
Nikhil Chowdhury (right) when he was young
Chaudhry moved to Punjab with his family when he was a child.
Nikhil Chaudhary as a child with his sister
Initially, he wanted to become a fast bowler, emulating the style of former Australia pacer Brett Lee. Later, he switched to non-spin and eventually opted for leg-spin. At the same time, he grew into a fearless batsman.
appearance
Height (approximately): 6′0″
Weight (approximately): 80kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): bust 42′, waist 34′, biceps 14′
family
Parents and siblings
Nikhil’s father, Saneh Kumar Chaudhary, is a businessman. There is not much information about his mother.
Nikhil Chaudhry’s parents
He has two sisters, Pooja and nutritionist Aarti Deepak Anand.
Nikhil Chaudhary with his sisters Pooja (left) and Aarti (right)
Profession
In the 2016-2017 season, he participated in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 25 runs and taking 2 wickets against Haryana. In 2017, Choudhury gained recognition in the Indian domestic cricket community as a player who excelled both in batting and all-around. An all-rounder, he enjoyed success in the U-19 cricket team and earned a spot in the Punjab team.
Nikhil Chaudhary with Team Punjab
He made his Twenty20 cricket debut for Punjab on 29 January 2017 in the inter-state Twenty20 tournament. Nikhil entered A-level cricket in 2017 and made his debut against Haryana. He played 2 A-grade matches and 16 T-20 matches for Punjab, scoring a total of 203 runs and taking 10 wickets during this period. He scored 500 runs in 7 games in the CK Naidu Trophy U23 Colonels.
Nikhil Chaudhary with his team after winning CK Naidu Colonel U23 Trophy
In his domestic cricket career, he has played well and scored 106 runs in T20 matches at an average of 17.66 and a strike rate of 130.86. Additionally, he also took a few wickets in the same format with an economy rate of 8. In the Group A match, he scored 25 runs and also took a wicket. While in Australia, he actively participated in matches for the Northern Suburbs Cricket Club and attracted attention for his outstanding performances. His finest moment came in the semi-finals when he hit seven sixes. This outstanding performance earned him a place in the Big Bash League (BBL) after his coach, former Australian cricketer James Hopes, recommended him to the Hobart Hurricanes. In 2018, he won the Under-23 One-Day Championship.
Nikhil Chaudhary and his team after winning the Under-23 One-Day Championship
In 2023, after playing first-grade cricket in Brisbane, Choudhury joined the Hobart Hurricanes for the 2023-24 Big Bash League season.
Nikhil Chaudhary plays for Hobart Hurricanes
In his first match against the Perth Scorchers on December 20, 2023, he captured the attention of the crowd with a score of 40 points off 31 balls. He was bowled by left-arm fast bowler Jason Behrendorff. Additionally, he scored a six against Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf in the same match. On December 28, 2023, he scored 32 points in 16 balls against the Melbourne Stars. In 2023, he met Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan in a selection match and hit two sixes in a single over. On 1 January 2024, he took two wickets against Sydney Thunder and made an impact on the wicket statistics.
Domestic team
- 2016/2017–2018/2019: Punjab
- 2023/2024: Hobart Cyclone
dispute
In March 2024, an Australian court began Nikhil’s trial after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman. According to reports, the incident occurred in May 2021. While accusing Nikhil of rape, the victim said Nikhil took advantage of her after meeting him at an Australian nightclub and committed the crime in his car on Flinders Street.
tattoo
- He has a tattoo on his right forearm
- Tattoo on right bicep
Nikhil Chaudhary tattoos on right forearm and bicep
- “Har Maidan Fateh” engraved on left forearm
Nikhil Chaudhry’s tattoo on left forearm
Favorites
Facts/Trivia
- His jersey number is No. 4 in the Big Bash League.
- His batting style is right-arm batting and his bowling style is right-arm off-ball.
- He was coached under Charanjeet Singh Pangu.
coach nikhil chowdhury
- When he played for Punjab, he played alongside experienced players like Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh, an experience that served him well. In an interview, he said of the experience:
I learned a lot from him, like how to structure a game, solve big goals, and how to get deep into a game. I know my ability to score at any stage of the game. I really want to break into the IPL and play for the Indian team. “
Nikhil Chowdhury and Yuvraj Singh
- In 2019, Choudhury made two attempts to join Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but neither of them materialized.
- While on a family holiday in Brisbane in 2020, when borders were closed due to COVID-19, he decided to give it a try in Australia.
- In an interview, he discussed his decision to move to Australia, saying:
When I moved to Australia, my first goal was to compete in the Big Bash. I would describe myself as a terminator. I’m going to score a couple big goals late in the last few games and finish the game for the team, that’s going to be my goal this year. “
- While Chaudhry was playing club cricket, he worked as a courier for Australia Post and held various jobs in Brisbane, including a brief stint in a Mexican restaurant.
- He was selected as a substitute for the Brisbane Heat due to Covid-19.
- His unique celebration known as the ‘thigh five’ has become his signature move, similar to that of popular Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan. The move showcased his connection to his Indian roots.
Nikhil Chaudhary celebrates the Jatt Gabru way
- As of 2023, his highest score was 272 runs in a U-19 match between Ludhiana and Amritsar at Gandhi Stadium, Amritsar and 6 wickets in another match 25 points.
- He mentioned in an interview that after being selected to the BBL, he received invitations from several other leagues, including the American League and the Abu Dhabi League.
- In an interview, he said he wanted to bowl the ball to Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell and hit the ball off Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc.
- He is often seen drinking on various occasions.
Nikhil Chaudhary drinks
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