BBL Contract: Nikhil Chaudhary will be associated with Hobart Hurricanes

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Hobart. Big Bash League (BBL) club Hobart Hurricanes has announced the contract extension of Nikhil Chaudhary till 2026. The big-hitting batsman and leg-spin bowler made his BBL debut for the Hurricanes against the Perth Scorchers at the Optus Stadium. He played an inning of 40 runs in 31 balls.

Nikhil Chaudhary said that I am very excited to re-sign with Hobart Hurricanes. I am very happy that I am getting the opportunity to join the Hurricanes again.

Nikhil Chaudhary’s highest score of BBL 13 was 55 against Brisbane Heat, which included two of the biggest sixes of the season. He took his best performance of 2/26 against Sydney Thunder.

He proved to be an important member of the team and provided some power hitting in the final order, including crucial overs with the ball.

Punjab-born Nikhil Choudhary moved from India to Australia in 2020, where he was coached by Hobart Hurricanes assistant coach, James Hopes, in the KFC Queensland T20 Max competition.

After Hope told the Hurricanes coaching staff about Chaudhary’s talent, he was signed by the Hurricanes as a homegrown player.

Hurricanes head coach, Jeff Vaughn was impressed with Choudhury’s skills and likes his mentality.

Vaughan said that Nikhil was one of our best performers during BBL13. Seeing his growth as a cricketer and when he was given the opportunity he took advantage of it. It was fantastic for our team and supporters.

Re-signing him for the next 3 years gives us a talented leg-spinning all-rounder but also someone who strengthens our team.

After taking 5 wickets with the bat at an average of 25.67 and a strike rate of 142.59, Choudhary will be looking to help the Hurricanes win their first BBL title next summer.

–IANS

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