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Marital Status: Unmarried Hometown: Ludhiana, Punjab Age: 27 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
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| Nickname | Hunnu [1]Aarti Saneh – Instagram |
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) |
| Famous for | Being the second Indian cricketer who plays in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the Hobart Hurricanes |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 183 cm in meters– 1.83 m in feet & inches– 6’ 0” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 80 kg in pounds– 176 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 42 Inches – Waist: 34 Inches – Biceps: 14 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | Not Yet Made |
| Jersey Number | # 4 (BBL) |
| Domestic/State Team | • 2016/2017–2018/2019: Punjab • 2023/2024: Hobart Hurricanes |
| Batting Style | Right hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right arm Off-break |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 4 May 1996 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 27 Years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | He is born in India and lives in Queensland, Australia. |
| Hometown | Ludhiana, Punjab |
| Tattoo(s) | • A tattoo on his right forearm. • A tattoo on his right bicep • ‘Har Maidan Fateh’ inked on his left forearm. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Saneh Kumar Chaudhary (businessman) Mother– Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Sister– Aarti Deepak Anand (nutritionist) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nikhil Chaudhary
- Nikhil Chaudhary is an Indian-born cricketer who is known for being the second Indian cricketer to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the Hobart Hurricanes following Unmukt Chand.
- He started playing cricket at the age of 10.
Nikhil Chaudhary (right) as a youngster
- Chaudhary shifted to Punjab with his family when he was young. His first aspiration was to become a fast bowler, imitating the bowling action of former Australian pacer Brett Lee. He later switched to off-spin and eventually settled on leg spin. Alongside this, he also evolved into an aggressive batsman.
Nikhil Chaudhary as a child with his sister
- In 2016-2017, he played the Vijay Hazare Trophy in which he scored 25 runs and took 2 wickets against Haryana.
- In 2017, Chaudhary became known in Indian domestic cricket as a player who excelled in both batting and all-round skills.
- Being an all-rounder, he achieved success in the U-19 cricket team and got picked for the Punjab team. He played his first Twenty20 match for Punjab in the Inter-State Twenty-20 Tournament on 29 January 2017.
- Nikhil made his debut in List-A cricket in 2017 against Haryana. He played 2 List-A and 16 T-20 matches for Punjab. During this, Nikhil scored a total of 203 runs taking 10 wickets.
Nikhil Chaudhary with the Punjab team
- He scored 500 runs in 7 matches during Col. CK Naidu trophy U23.
Nikhil Chaudhary with his team after winning Col. CK Naidu trophy U23
- During his domestic cricket, he scored 106 runs with an average of 17.66 and a strike rate of 130.86, in addition to taking a couple of wickets with an economy of 8 in T20 matches. In the List A format, he scored 25 runs and also secured a wicket.
- While playing for Punjab, he had the opportunity to play alongside experienced players like Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh, an experience that proved beneficial for him. In an interview, he talked about this experience and said,
I learned a lot of things from him, like how to build an innings, tackle big targets and how to go deep into the innings. I knew my capability of scoring runs at any stage of the game. I really wanted to crack the IPL and also play for India.”
Nikhil Chaudhary with Yuvraj Singh
- In 2018, he won the under-23 one-day championship.
Nikhil Chaudhary with his team after winning under-23 one-day championship
- In 2019, Chaudhary attempted twice to join the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but it didn’t work out.
- However, during a family vacation in Brisbane in 2020, when borders closed due to COVID-19, he took the opportunity to try his luck in Australia.
- In an interview, he talked about his decision to move to Australia and said,
My first goal when I moved to Australia was to be playing in the Big Bash. I would describe myself as a finisher. I’ll be there at the end in the last couple of overs scoring a couple of big ones and finishing the game for the team that will be my goal for this year.”
- During this time in Australia, he played actively in club cricket for Northern Suburbs and caught attention for his outstanding performance, particularly in a semi-final where he hit seven sixes. This impressive display earned him a spot in the Big Bash League (BBL) after his coach, former Australian cricketer James Hopes, suggested his name to the Hobart Hurricanes.
- While playing club cricket, Chaudhary used to work as a courier at Australia Post, and he took on different jobs in Brisbane, including a short stint at a Mexican restaurant.
- In 2023, following his participation in grade cricket in Brisbane, Chaudhary became a part of the Hobart Hurricanes team for the 2023–24 season of the Big Bash League.
Nikhil Chaudhary playing for Hobart Hurricane
- He was earlier chosen as a replacement player for the Brisbane Heat due to Covid-19.
- He grabbed the crowd’s attention with his impressive score of 40 runs in 31 balls before getting bowled by left-arm fast bowler Jason Behrendorff in his debut match against the Perth Scorchers on 20 December 2023. He also smashed a six against Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf in the match.
- On 28 December 2023, he scored 32 runs in 16 balls against Melbourne Stars.
- In 2023, he faced Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan in a trial match and smashed two sixes in an over.
- He marked his presence in the wickets column by taking two wickets against Sydney Thunder on 1 January 2024. [2]Nikhil Chaudhary – Instagram
- His unique celebration, known as the ‘thigh-five,’ has become his signature move, resembling the well-known Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan. This gesture reflects his connection to his Indian heritage.
Nikhil Chaudhary celebrating in Jatt Gabru way
- In an interview, Nikhil said he is a die-hard fan of Virat Kohli.
- He is often spotted consuming alcohol on various occasions.
Nikhil Chaudhary having wine
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| ↑1 | Aarti Saneh – Instagram |
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| ↑2 | Nikhil Chaudhary – Instagram |