Nikhil Chaudhary earns Australia call-up for Bangladesh T20Is
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Delhi-born all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary has been named in Australia's T20I squad for the upcoming matches against Bangladesh from June 17 to 21. Chaudhary, who has impressed with his performances in the Big Bash League, becomes the first Indian-born male cricketer to achieve this milestone in over 60 years. He is currently playing in Belgium's EUT20 competition and was part of the Delhi Capitals in IPL. National selector Tony Dodemaide highlighted Chaudhary's strong form as a key reason for his selection. He is expected to join the squad in Dhaka ahead of the series, where he may make his international debut.
- •Chaudhary selected for T20I series against Bangladesh.
- •First Indian-born male player in Australia squad in over 60 years.
- •Recent Big Bash League performances led to his selection.
- •Currently plays in the EUT20 league in Belgium.
- •Expected to join the squad in Dhaka before the series.
- 8:51 AMYahoo Sports — Versatile Nikhil Chaudhary adapted to Oz cricket’s demands: First Indian in Australian men's team
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Delhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary earns maiden Australia call-up for Bangladesh T20Is
"Nikhil Chaudhary, an India-born cricketer, has achieved a historic feat by being selected for Australia's T20I team. After a career shift during the COVID-19 lockdown in Australia, his impressive Big Bash League performances earned him a spot, making him the first Indian-born male cricketer in six decades to represent the Australian national side.
"Delhi-born all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary has been named in Australia's T20I squad for the Bangladesh series, marking a significant milestone as the first Indian-born male cricketer in over 60 years to achieve this. His selection follows impressive performances in the Big Bash League, and he is now in contention for his international debut.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 8:51 AMVersatile Nikhil Chaudhary adapted to Oz cricket’s demands: First Indian in Australian men's team
Nikhil Chaudhary, an India-born cricketer, has achieved a historic feat by being selected for Australia's T20I team. After a career shift during the COVID-19 lockdown in Australia, his impressive Big Bash League performances earned him a spot, making him the first Indian-born male cricketer in six decades to represent the Australian national side.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 4:24 PMDelhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary earns maiden Australia call-up for Bangladesh T20Is
Delhi-born all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary has been named in Australia's T20I squad for the Bangladesh series, marking a significant milestone as the first Indian-born male cricketer in over 60 years to achieve this. His selection follows impressive performances in the Big Bash League, and he is now in contention for his international debut.
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