IPL 2023: Steve Smith Joins Commentary Panel Via Hologram - Pics Go Viral
the Aussie star is still in Australia but with the hologram technology, he was beamed virtually to the Star Sports studio in India.
Australian cricketer Steve Smith has started the new innings by making his commentary debut Indian Premier League through hologram on Friday. Earlier, on Monday, he surprised everyone by announcing that he will be taking part in the IPL 2023 but then he did not disclose his role.
On Friday, Smith was spotted doing his commentary duties with his fellow Aussies Tom Moody and Aaron Finch in the Star Sports studio. However, the Aussie star is still in Australia but with the hologram technology, he was beamed virtually to the Star Sports studio in India.
Here are the pictures:
Steven Smith is in Australia.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 31, 2023
But his hologram is present in the Star Sports studio in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/5szVZ2RFam
Australian Cricketer Steve Smith joined the commentary panel via Hologram technology!!
— Jatin Malhotra (@jatin1malhotra) March 31, 2023
Steve Smith looks like he's really present. Sci-fi stuff.
Suddenly we see real time implementations of technologies which were a buzz word for past few years!#hologram #IPL pic.twitter.com/WsLtF1fsDQ
Previously, Star Sports also confirmed Smith’s participation and said, “Steve Smith has joined the expert panel for the marquee tournament. Smith will be making his broadcast debut with Star Sports, adding his invaluable insights and expertise to Star Sports’ already impressive roster of panelists."
One more incredible ⭐ has been added to our team of experts and we’re proud to welcome @stevesmith49 to the Incredible Star Cast 🥳
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2023
Tune-in to #IPLonStar on Mar 31 | Broadcast starts at 5 PM & LIVE match at 7:30 PM#ShorOn #GameOn #BetterTogether https://t.co/v1C9OLfaac pic.twitter.com/2YnpFxZmcs
"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 also shared a video on his Twitter account.
Talking about Smith’s IPL career, he started by playing for Pune Warriors back in 2012 and then joined Rajasthan Royals for two seasons. In the 2017 season, he led the Rising Pune Supergiants to the final, before coming back to the Royals and leading the team in 2020 Recently, under the leadership of Smith, Australia won the three-match One-Day-International series against India, in India by 2-1.
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