Nikhil Chaudhary Eyes IPL, Hopes for RCB Due to Virat Kohli

• Nikhil Chaudhary, an uncapped all-rounder, hopes for an IPL stint, expressing a desire to play for RCB due to Virat Kohli.
• Chaudhary, originally from Punjab, got stranded in Australia during COVID-19, leading to an extended stay and a cricketing career there.
• He has established himself in Australian cricket, playing for Hobart Hurricanes in BBL, Tasmania in List A, and recently made his first-class debut.
• Available at a base price of Rs 30 lakh for the IPL 2026 mini auction, he also expressed a wish to play for Punjab.
• Before his cricketing success in Australia, Chaudhary worked various jobs, including delivering parcels for Australia Post and driving Uber.

Why It Matters: An Indian cricketer's journey from being stranded to eyeing an IPL debut.