[Watch] "Aapse milke khushi hui" - Brett Lee speaks perfect Hindi while conversing with Nikhil Chaudhary in BBL 13
Former Australia pacer Brett Lee flexed his Hindi-speaking prowess while talking with Nikhil Chaudhary in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 encounter between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Melbourne Renegades at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne.
The members of the commentary box were speaking with Chaudhary about the events on the ground, and Lee, who was on the panel as well, used the opportunity flaunt some of his Hindi.
"Nikhil, Brett Lee here. Aap kaise ho? Aap se milke khushi hui," Lee said on-air to Chaudhary.
The former player's smooth Hindi drew praise from Chaudhary, who replied:
"Your Hindi is too good, mate!"
Watch the interaction right here:
Nikhil Chaudhary is one of the few Indian-born players to play in the BBL; the 27-year-old hails from Punjab and represents the Hurricanes in the T20 league. In four matches of the ongoing season, he has scored 72 runs at a strike rate of 153.19 and also taken a couple of wickets.
Chaudhary has bowled two overs in the ongoing clash against the Renegades and taken the wicket of Quinton de Kock, while conceding 16 runs in total.
Brett Lee has a special connection with India
Brett Lee has expressed his love for India on several occasions. He has toured the country throughout his playing career and also represented the Kings XI Punjab (now renamed Punjab Kings) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Lee has starred in an Indo-Australian film titled "UnIndian" and has also sung a song titled "You're the one for me" with Asha Bhosle, which was written by Lee himself. Released in 2006, the song was popular in Indian circles.
During the 2023 IPL, where Lee served as a commentator, he was seen speaking with a couple of his fans in Hindi. The pair were tailing the former player for a selfie while traveling in a scooter, prompting Lee to say "Aaram se, Aaram se". He also asked the travelers to wear a helmet in the future.