Star Australian cricketer Steve Smith has joined the knowledgeable panel of Star Sports, the official tv broadcasters of the IPL 2023, for the cash-rich league, beginning on March 31. Smith shall be making his broadcast debut with Star Sports, including his invaluable insights and experience. The 33-year-old cricketer on Monday posted a video on Twitter, saying, “Namaste India. I have got some exciting news for you. I am joining IPL 2023. I am joining an exceptional and passionate team in India.”
One extra unbelievable _ has been added to our workforce of specialists and we’re proud to welcome @stevesmith49 to the Incredible Star Cast _
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2023
The video went viral and drew plenty of consideration from followers. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that he’ll be part of the IPL 2023 as an knowledgeable. “I think I read the game pretty well so hopefully there will be some good insights for all the people watching IPL out there. I’m certainly excited about joining the Star Sports Te’m and I’m looking forward to this new experience,” Smith was quoted as saying in a media launch by Star Sports.
Smith, who has been part of two profitable World Cup campaigns with Australia, is the one abroad participant to have captained the legendary M.S. Dhoni in an IPL marketing campaign the place they performed the ultimate for Rising Pune Supergiant in 2017.
Notably, Smith didn’t take part within the mini-player public sale that was held in Kochi in December 2022. Previously, he has performed for the Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and now-defunct franchises Rising Pune Supergiant, Pune Warriors India, and Kochi Tuskers Kerala in IPL. The much-awaited IPL 2023 will start with the conflict between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad on March 31.
