Delhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary named in Australia's T20 squad for Bangladesh series
Nikhil Chaudhary, an Indian-born spin-bowling all-rounder, has been selected for Australia's T20I squad for an upcoming series against Bangladesh starting June 17. This marks the first time in over 60 years that an Indian-born male cricketer has been included in an Australian national squad, with the last such player being Rex Sellars in 1964. Chaudhary's selection is historically significant for Australian cricket and represents a rare achievement in the men's game.
Nikhil Chaudhary, a 30-year-old Delhi-born spin-bowling all-rounder, has been named in Australia's T20I squad for a three-match series against Bangladesh in Chattogram from June 17 to 21, 2026. The selection marks a historic milestone—the first Indian-born male player to represent Australia in over six decades, since Rex Sellars featured in the 1964 Calcutta Test. Chaudhary holds permanent residency in Australia and meets ICC eligibility criteria, though he is not yet an Australian citizen. He came to Australia in 2020 during a visit to his uncle in Queensland, which was extended due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, and subsequently worked various jobs including as a postman before being discovered by former Australia all-rounder James Hopes. His recent performances in the Big Bash League, particularly with the Hobart Hurricanes' BBL|14 title-winning campaign where he scored 307 runs at a strike rate of 153, impressed the selection panel. Chaudhary was also part of the Delhi Capitals during the recent IPL season and has been playing for JB Bruges in Belgium's EUT20 competition.
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- Times of IndiaCenter
Delhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary earns maiden Australia call-up for Bangladesh T20Is
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First in six decades, India-born Nikhil Chaudhary added to Australia's T20 squad
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