In the 2024 IPL bids, former Australian captain Steve Smith didn’t get bought by any team. So, now, Smith will be seen in a new role this season. Actually, he has been included in the commentary panel for the upcoming IPL season. He’ll be a part of the English commentary panel. Harsha Bhogle, Nick Knight, Matthew Hayden, Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, Jacques Kallis, Kevin Pietersen, Danny Morrison, Tom Moody, Aaron Finch, Paul Collingwood, Sunil Gavaskar, Simon Doull and Daniel Vettori will also be on this panel with him.
Doing commentary for the first time
Steve Smith will be commenting in a tournament for the first time, not just in the IPL. Previously, he participated in a broadcast show in the studio using holography. Media reports say Steve Smith will be a part of the commentary panel for the entire season. Currently, Steve Smith, who is going through a rough patch, is full of uncertainties regarding playing in the T20 World Cup scheduled in June. His participation in the T20 World Cup is in suspense.
Smith played his last season in 2021
Steve Smith hasn’t played in the IPL for two years. He last played for Delhi Capitals in 2021. Delhi had bought Smith for 2.20 crores from Rajasthan Royals, but that year he only scored 152 runs in 8 matches with an average of 25.33. After this, Delhi released Smith. He didn’t find any buyers in the mini auction for 2024. Smith has scored 2485 runs in 103 IPL matches with an average of 34.51. He has hit 1 century and 11 half-centuries.
