India, June 17 -- Debutant Nikhil Chaudhary has become the third-ever Indian-born cricketer to appear for Australia, and the first in men's cricket in six decades.

The 30-year-old Chaudhary, born in Delhi in 1996, was named in Australia's playing XI for their first T20I against Bangladesh at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram. He was added to Australia's squad only last week for the T20I leg of their tour, replacing Travis Head.

Interestingly, Chaudhary does not yet have Australian citizenship. He claims permanent residency status in Australia on a work visa valid till 2027. But, having lived in Australia for five years, he is eligible under ICC rules to represent his adopted country in...