Lisa Sthalekar corrects claim about Nikhil Chaudhary's debut significance

Nikhil Chaudhary has been named in Australia's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, potentially set for his international debut. A social media post suggested he would be Australia's first India-born cricketer in 60 years, prompting former cricketer Lisa Sthalekar to clarify that he could instead be the first in men's cricket since Rex Sellers in 1964. Sthalekar's playful correction highlights a distinction in Australian cricket history, as achievements in women's cricket often receive less attention. Chaudhary has previously played domestic cricket in India and Australia, working his way up through grade cricket before his call-up to the national team.

• 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — 'Really??': Lisa Sthalekar calls out claim that Nikhil Chaudhary would be Australia's first India-born cricketer in 60 years