Australia all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary has spoken out about his path from Delhi to Test cricket with Australia, and said that he would 'probably be more comfortable here than there'. Chaudhary debuted in T20I for Australia recently and became 117th men's cricketer to do so. Even his entry into the Australian side was not easy. Prior to migrating to Australia, he had been a cricketer in North India. Has played with some of the best players like and. However, his life and career took a different direction when he went to Australia for a holiday trip during COVID-19 pandamic. Chaudhary said: "I just went for holidays. My uncle was there. I got stuck in March. Covid happened. I probably got stuck for six months and then the next wave came on. So I got stuck for another three months and then obviously I started playing for Norths in Brisbane." What started as a temporary stay grew into an almost permanent opportunity when he started playing club cricket in Brisbane. How a Chance Meeting Changed His Career During a game of local cricket, he came into contact with James Hopes, a former cricketer and coach for the Australian team. This proved to be the most important encounter in his cricketing career. The all-rounder said: "And then that's where I met James Hopes. He was actually very excited about me. He gave my name to a couple of franchises in the Big Bash. Eventually I got the contract for Hobart Hurricanes in 2023 after I got that local thing going on." His performances saw him with the Hobart Hurricanes, and helped him develop into a regular in Australian domestic cricket. After completing his residency period and with continued good form, Chaudhary was on the verge of his lifelong ambition of representing his country. His efforts were rewarded, however, with a call-up to Australia's T20I team. Also Read | England Name Five Uncapped Players for Historic Women's Test Against India at Lord's Why Australia Feels Like Home Chaudhary said he was quite familiar with the culture and people, so settling in on arrived in Australia was sort of easier. He said: "That's why I actually moved [to Australia] because I think I'm closer to Australian culture than Indian culture. People here are very straightforward. They are very real with you, which I love." He added: "And then obviously when someone's straightforward, it's actually easy to talk to them, live with them, and cherish all the memories. It wasn't difficult." His comments give a glimpse into the emotional aspect of his experience, beyond the cricket. All of which started by chance, with his inattended time during the pandemic, turning into a new life, with a successful cricket career, and a debut for Australia. Chaudhary's inclusion to the Australian team has resulted in professional achievement and acceptance-arguably one of the more distinctive examples of migration in contemporary cricket.