Nikhil Chaudhary has received his first call up to the Australian men’s cricket team for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh.
The 30 year old all-rounder has been added to the squad after making a strong impression in Australia’s domestic circuit.
Born in Delhi, Nikhil started his cricket journey in India before moving overseas to continue his career.
Over the last few years, he has worked his way through domestic competitions and has now earned a chance to be part of the Australian setup.
His performances for Tasmania and the Hobart Hurricanes helped him catch the attention of selectors.
Nikhil has built a reputation as a hard hitting batter who can also contribute with off-spin, making him a useful option in the shorter format.
The selectors believe his recent form deserves recognition. Australia sees the Bangladesh tour as a good opportunity for him to gain experience at the international level and compete for a place in the playing XI.
With the T20I series beginning next week, Nikhil will be hoping to take the next step in his career.
A debut in Bangladesh would mark a memorable moment for the Delhi born cricketer and complete a remarkable journey from domestic cricket to the Australian squad.
