Steve Smith Return to IPL 2023: Which Team Will He Join?
Australia’s batting star Steve Smith has confirmed his participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the 2023 season after a gap of two years. Smith made the announcement through a video on his social media handle, which created a buzz among the fans. Although he did not reveal the name of his team, the supporters of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are excited about his return to the league.
Smith has played for four different franchises in IPL. He made his debut in 2012 for presently-defunct Pune Warriors, then played for Rajasthan Royals from 2014 to 2015. After the latter franchise was suspended owing to corruption charges, he shifted base to Rising Pune Supergiants, where he had led the side to the final in 2017. In 2019, he returned to Rajasthan Royals and was announced as the skipper in 2020. Overall, he played 103 matches in the league and scored 2485 runs, including a hundred.
On Monday, Smith confirmed his return to the IPL for the 2023 season in a video posted on Twitter. “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,” he said.
Minutes after Smith posted the video, his social media handle was flooded with requests from Indian fans, with the most notable coming from KKR supporters. The primary reason behind KKR fans’ excitement is that 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.
Here are some of the requests that Smith received from KKR fans:
While KKR fans are excited about Smith’s return to the IPL, there are also rumours that he might join the commentary team instead of playing. However, Smith’s announcement video clearly indicated that he is joining a team for the upcoming season.
Overall, Smith’s return to the IPL has created a lot of buzz among the fans. It will be interesting to see which team he joins and how he performs in the league.
Steve Smith’s announcement of his participation in the IPL 2023 season has left fans thrilled. His return to the league after a gap of two years has created a lot of excitement among the supporters of various franchises. KKR fans, in particular, are hopeful that he will join their team and lead them to glory.
Smith played for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021.
Steve Smith has scored 2485 runs in IPL.
Steve Smith has played in 7 IPL seasons so far.
While fans are excited about the possibility, Steve Smith has not yet revealed which team he will be joining for IPL 2023.
While there are rumours that he might join the commentary team.
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