Hobart Hurricanes star Nikhil Chaudhary caused a stoppage to his side’s BBL clash with the Melbourne Renegades after going down injured following a dropped catch.

The Renegades were 3-80 when Ollie Peake hit Rishad Hossain to the mid-wicket boundary with Chaudhary running back to try and dismiss him.

Chaudhary couldn’t take the ball cleanly as it went for six before he landed heavily on his shoulder.

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Nikhil Chaudhary attempts a catch for Hobart.  Getty

The 29-year-old stayed down clutching at his shoulder in the aftermath before laying flat on the grass.

“That doesn’t look good,” Isa Guha said on Fox Cricket.

Nikhil Chaudhary lies on the ground.  Fox Cricket

A long stoppage followed as medical staff attended to Chaudhary. He was then assisted from the field, still holding his right shoulder.

Peake went on to score 29 with the Renegades finishing 9-162.

Chaudhary was scheduled to bat at No.5 and surprisingly came out at 3-59.

“That’s a comeback and a half, that’s amazing,” Adam Gilchrist said.

Mike Hussey added: “He’s got a wry smile out there, I think a few Renegades players have said, ‘Mate, where have you come from? You got shot earlier on’.”

Nikhil Chaudhary. Getty

With his sixth delivery, Chaudhary showed no signs of pain when he smashed AJ Tye for a 98-metre six.

His innings came to an end on 19 when he was given out lbw off Adam Zampa’s bowling.

Any concern for the Hurricanes disappeared with Matthew Wade at the crease who led his side to a four-wicket victory with his 43 not out. Hobart reached the target in 18.5 overs.