Watch: Brett Lee spotted talking in Hindi with Nikhil Chaudhary, Indian origin player in BBL 2023-24
Nikhil Chaudhary plays for Hobart Hurricanes in the ongoing BBL 2023-24.
Nikhil Chaudhary, Indian-origin player, who plays for Hobart Hurricanes in the ongoing BBL 2023-24, was seen conversing in Hindi with Australia’s legendary pace bowler Brett Lee.
Nikhil Chaudhary is one of the BBL’s few Indian-born players. The 27-year-old is originally from Punjab and has appeared in four games for Hurricanes this season. He has scored 72 runs with a strike rate of 153.19 and has picked two wickets.
In the 26th match of the season against Melbourne Renegades, Chaudhary bowled two overs and took Quinton de Kock’s wicket and gave 16 runs.
On the other hand, Brett Lee is loved in India not only for his performances for Australia but also his association with Indian Premier League. He represented Kings XI Punjab (now renamed Punjab Kings) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Indian Premier League (IPL).
He also starred in an Indo-Australian film titled “UnIndian” and has also sung with Asha Bhosle in a song titled “You’re the one for me,” which was written by Lee himself.
Brett Lee speaks in perfect Hindi while talking to Nikhil Chaudhary
The two cricketers were seen conversing with each other during the ongoing Big Bash League clash between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars. The commentary box was conversing with the player when Brett Lee seized the moment and talked with Chaudhary in Hindi.
“Nikhil, Brett Lee here. Aap kaise ho? Aap se milke khushi hui,” Lee said on-air to Chaudhary.
The former player’s smooth accent drew praise from Chaudhary, who replied, “Your Hindi is too good, mate. Main thik hu, thank you.”
The fun exchange immediately went viral on social media, with fans all over the world marvelling at Lee’s Hindi speaking skills.
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