In 2024, during the Big Bash League (BBL), Nikhil Chaudhary Attention everyone to Melbourne star Glenn Maxwell as he broke 32 balls from 16 balls, including six of Pakistan’s Speedster Haris Rauf.Former Indian state cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary turned his head in the Australian domestic cricket for Tasmania in the 2025-26 season.He only became the second Indian cricket after Unmukt Chand played on the BBL and emerged as one of the X factors for Hobart Hurricanes in his debut season.Nikhil Chaudhary is now set to start his career with a potential debut in Australia’s main red ball competition, Sheffield Shield this weekend.If selected, it will mark the first first -class appearance, after playing a cricket list for Punjab in India but never featuring Ranji Trophy.
Nikhil Chaudhary
When Nikhil represents Punjab, he shared a dressing room with several Indian superstars, including test captain Current Shubman Gill, T20 Abhishek Sharma star, Pacer Arshdeep Singh, Siddharth Kaul experienced, and legends such as Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh.Earlier in September, Chaudhary made a list of his debut for Tasmania in a one-day Cup opener against New South Wales in Cricket Central in Sydney, where he took 2-39. He followed him with 67 out of 49 in the second game against Victoria.His journey to this point has been anything but conventional. After moving to Australia, Chaudhary rebuilded his career from the bottom, starting with the club’s cricket and weekend tournaments. His persistence was fruitful with the Debut of the League for Hobart Hurricanes and finally the country’s contract with Tasmania.
Nikhil Chaudhary has made his debut list for Tasmania
“This debut is very close to my heart,” Chaudhary said. “When I left India, I never thought I would have another chance to seize the state contract. Starting again from a local club match here in Australia, and now running in the state jersey, it feels like dreams come true.”Cricket Tasmania High Performance General Manager Salliann Beams praised Chaudhary’s determination:“Nikhil’s story is one of the perseverance. Many players are struggling to adjust after the country’s moving countries, but he continues to refuse, continue to score, and show his endurance not only to make his debut for a storm, but now for the ODC tiger team. His experience in India and his hunger to prove himself made it a great asset to our squad. “
Nikhil Chaudhary celebrates after taking the goal.
Indian players displaying Australian domestic crickets remain rare. Back in the 1960s, the former Indian cricket Rusi Surti made history by playing for Queensland after representing Gujarat in the Ranji trophy. Chaudhary’s journey now adds a modern chapter to the legacy.
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“From Punjab to Tasmania, it has become a long way,” Chaudhary reflected. “I hope my story shows that there is no dream too far if you keep working for it.”In addition to Chaudhary, the Tiger squad features Australian international Nathan Ellis and all Mitch Owen and Beau Webster players.
