Big Bash League: Hobart Hurricanes re-sign Nikhil Chaudhary after stellar debut season | Cricket News
The Hobart Hurricanes announced that they were resigning Nikhil Chaudhary until 2026. Chaudhary was one of the standout talents for Hurricanes last time around. Chaudhary became only the second Indian cricketer after Unmukt Chand to play in Australia’s Big Bash League.
The big-hitting batsman and leg-spin bowler debuted in the Big Bash for the Hurricanes against the Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium, scoring an impressive 40 runs off 31 balls including six boundaries. His highest score of BBL 13 was 55 against the Brisbane Heat, including two of the biggest sixes of the season. He also claimed his best figures of 2/26 against the Sydney Thunder.
Born in Punjab, Chaudhary moved from India to Australia in 2020, where he was coached Hobart Hurricanes Assant Coach James Hopes, in the Queensland T20 Max Competition. It was Hopes who informed the Hurricanes coaching staff of Chaudhary’s talent which resulted in him being signed the Hurricanes as a domestic player.
“Nikhil was one of our stronger performers during BBL 13, to watch his growth as a cricketer and take his opportunity when it was given to him – was fantastic for our team and supporters. Re-signing ‘Nikky’ for another 3 years gives us a talented leg-spinning all-rounder, but also someone who can help continue to build our culture and brand of Hurricanes cricket,” explained Hurricanes Head Coach Jeff Vaughan.
He averaged 25.67 with the bat at a 142.59 strike rate, paired with five wickets.
“I am super excited to be re-signing with the Hobart Hurricanes. I am so grateful for this opportunity to get back to Blundstone Arena and enjoy playing with you guys, being able to do my celebration and hitting more sixes!” said Chaudhary.
Chaudhary joins Tim David, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, and Matthew Wade as Hobart Hurricanes who are under contract ahead of next season’s BBL 14.
