IPL 2023: Watch: Steve Smith announces IPL return but with a twist | Cricket News – Times of India

By Anthony On Mar 28, 2023

NEW DELHI: Australia’s talismanic batter Steve Smith will be seen in the Indian Premier League after a gap of two years but it remains to be seen which team he is going to join in IPL 2023.
Smith, who was not a part of the mini-auction which was held in Kochi in December 2022, surprised everyone by posting a video on social media about his return to IPL.
“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,” Smith said in a video message posted on his Twitter account.

Smith has represented numerous franchises in the past as played with the Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and now-defunct franchises Rising Pune Supergiant, Pune Warriors India, and Kochi Tuskers Kerala.
He also captained Pune to runners-up finish in IPL 2017. In 103 matches of the IPL, Smith has scored 2485 runs at an average of 34.51 and strike-rate of 128.09, including a century and 11 fifties.

It should be interesting to witness what role Smith will play in IPL 2023, as he has also signed up to play three first-class matches for Sussex in the County Championship season in May, ahead of playing World Test Championship (WTC) final against India as well as the Ashes in England.

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