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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

First in six decades: India-born Nikhil Chaudhary added to Australia's T20 squad

Sydney: Spin bowling all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary, who holds Permanent Residency here, on Thursday became the first Indian-born male player in over six decades to feature in Australia's cricket squad when he was named in the T20 side for the upcoming away series against Bangladesh.

The three-match series will be held in Chattogram from June 17 to 21. Chaudhary has been playing for JB Bruges in the EUT20 competition in Belgium and was with the Delhi Capitals in the recent IPL.

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