IPL 2023: Aussie superstar Steve Smith had previously made the decision not to play in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. However, in a recent announcement on his official Twitter account, he revealed that he has changed his mind and will be joining a passionate team in India. This news has created a buzz among fans with the IPL set to commence in less than a week.
Steve Smith as commentator in IPL 2023
In the video shared by Steve Smith on Twitter, he said, “Namaste India! I have got some exciting news for you. I am joining IPL 2023. Yes that’s right. I am joining an exceptional and passionate team in India.” This announcement is surprising but also confusing for the fans as they are left wondering that which team Steve will join.
There were many reactions on the internet following Steve Smith’s announcement, with some fans speculating that he might join the commentary team for the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This theory seems to make sense as Smith did not enter the IPL 2023 auction. It’s worth noting that Smith had a great run in the 2022-23 season of the Big Bash League, scoring 346 runs in five games with a strike rate of 174.10, including two centuries and a fifty.
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Steve Smith IPL Career
Steve Smith has played for six different teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) so far, including Delhi Capitals (DC), Rajasthan Royals, Pune Warriors India, Rising Pune Supergiants, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. His most recent IPL appearance was for DC in 2021, where he scored 152 runs in eight games. In total, he has scored 2485 runs in 103 IPL games, with a strike rate of 128.09, including one century and 11 half-centuries.
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