Steve Smith IPL 2023

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Steve Smith confirms return to IPL in 2023, KKR fans can't keep calm (Hindustan Times)

Smith confirmed his participation through a video on his social media handle and while he did not name his team, fans of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ...

The primary reason behind KKR fans wanting Smith to join their side is because the two-time champions are desperately looking for a captaincy option after Shreyas Iyer, their regular skipper, has been reportedly ruled out of the entire season. In 2019, he returned to Rajasthan and was announced the skipper was in 2020. After the latter franchise was suspended owing to corruption charges, he shifted base to Rising Pune Supergiants, where he had led the side to final in 2017. Australia batting star Steve Smith is all set to make a return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the 2023 season after a gap of two years. Smith last played IPL in 2021 for Delhi Capitals. He had gone unsold in the 2022 auction and later opted had pulled out from registering his name for the mini-auction for the 16th season of the IPL.

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WATCH: Steve Smith Confirms Participation In IPL 2023, But With A ... (ABP Live)

Star Australian batter Steven Smith did not register himself for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 auction after remaining unsold in last year's auction, ...

For most of his IPL career, Smith played for Rajasthan Royals (RR), from 2014 until 2020. The official television broadcasters of IPL 2023, Star Sports, recently released a star-studded commentary line-up for the competition, which includes some legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Jacques Kallis, Matthew Hayden and Virender Sehwag. I have got some exciting news for you. Smith said he would be part of the world's richest T20 tournament this year, but didn't reveal his exact role. An official confirmation is awaited. Star Australian batter Steven Smith did not register himself for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 auction after remaining unsold in last year's auction, leaving fans disappointed.

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Watch: Steve Smith announces IPL return but with a twist (Times of India)

Cricket News: 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 ...

He also captained Pune to runners-up finish in IPL 2017. I am joining I have got some exciting news for you.

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Steve Smith stokes excitement after hinting a return to IPL in 2023: I ... (India Today)

Steve Smith, who last played in the Indian Premier League in 2021, did not sign up for the mini-auction in December. On Monday, he took to social media to ...

Speculation is rife that Smith is going to head to India to make his commentary debut in the IPL. Smith has played 103 matches in the IPL and hit 2485 runs, including a hundred, between 2012 and 2021. The Australia vice-captain went unsold in the IPL 2022 auction after which he pulled out of the auction ahead of the 2023 season.

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Steve Smith in IPL 2023? Here's all we know about his participation (Business Standard)

Former Australian cricket team captain Steve Smith has surprised his fans by announcing his participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

It would be interesting to see what role he plays in the IPL 2023. With an exceptional strike rate of 125.21 in T20 games, he is known for his ability to drive the scoreboard fast. According to several media reports, Steve Smith will sit in the commentators' box this IPL. Additionally, he also led Pune to a runner-up finish in the 2017 IPL. He averages 44.49 runs in ODIs. However, he did not reveal anything about his role in the upcoming IPL.

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'Yes, that's right': Smith puzzles fans in IPL announcement video (Fox Sports)

Australia's Steve Smith has announced his return to the Indian Premier League, although his curious video statement left it unclear whether he would play or ...

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