Cricket fans have reason to rejoice as Steve Smith, the talented Australian batter, has announced his return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. In a recent video shared on his official Twitter handle, Smith confirmed that he would join an “exceptional and passionate” team in India. While he did not reveal the team’s name, fans eagerly await this big announcement.
Smith’s return to the IPL comes after a year’s break. He last played for the Delhi Capitals in 2021 and had gone unsold in the 2022 IPL player auction. However, the Australian cricketer is all set to make a comeback in the cash-rich league, which begins on March 31.
With 103 IPL matches under his belt, Smith has represented six IPL franchises, including Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals. In the 2021 IPL season, he scored 152 runs in eight matches for the Delhi Capitals. He has amassed 2485 runs in the IPL, with a strike rate of 128.09, including one century and 11 half-centuries.
Apart from his impressive IPL stats, Smith’s recent captaincy stint for the Australian cricket team has also been noteworthy. He was named the interim captain in the absence of Pat Cummins and led Australia to a 2-1 win over India in the three-match ODI series in India.
He also led the Australian team to victory against India in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, securing Australia’s spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The WTC final will be held on June 7 at The Oval, where Australia will take on India.
As fans eagerly await the name of the team that Smith will be joining, his announcement has already created a buzz on social media. His return to the IPL is sure to add an extra element of excitement to this year’s tournament. Fans of the Australian batter can’t wait to see him back in action in the cash-rich league. Get ready for the return of Steve Smith in IPL 2023 in a new avatar.
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