Sahil Chauhan is an Indian-born cricketer (born 1992) who represents Estonia in international cricket. He is among a small group of Indian-origin players who have taken up cricket careers with associate member nations of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Key facts
| Full name | Sahil Chauhan |
|---|---|
| Born | 1992 |
| Nationality | Indian-Estonian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| National team | Estonia |
Background
Chauhan was born in India in 1992 and later became associated with cricket in Estonia, a country where the sport is administered by the Estonian Cricket Association. Estonia is a relatively new entrant to organised international cricket, and its national side draws on a mix of locally based players and members of the South Asian diaspora.
Cricket career
Chauhan plays for the Estonia national cricket team in matches sanctioned by the ICC. Since 2019, the ICC has accorded Twenty20 International (T20I) status to bilateral T20 matches between its associate members, and Estonia's fixtures fall within this framework. Chauhan has featured in tournaments involving European associate teams.
Significance
His career reflects the broader trend of Indian-origin cricketers contributing to the development of the sport in emerging cricketing nations across Europe. The participation of such players has been a notable factor in the growth of associate-level cricket since the ICC expanded T20I status to all member nations.
Related topics
- Estonia national cricket team
- International Cricket Council
- ICC Europe
- Indian diaspora
- Twenty20 International