Steve Smith says he wants to play in the IPL again and put his name up for sale

Steve Smith, an Australian batter and former captain, recently expressed his desire to resume his relationship with the Indian Premier League. Smith has made a great career for himself on the international scene, especially in the red-ball and ODI forms. He is well-known for his flawless technique and leadership abilities. He has established himself as one of the most dangerous batsmen in cricket history by continuously turning in performances that win games. Over the years, he has come to be associated with excellence.

He would surely remember his past IPL experiences, where he displayed his remarkable skill set and tactical intelligence, therefore his return to the league would be a momentous occasion.

Steve Smith is a player who has always inspired respect and affection, therefore it is probable that both fans and teams will be very interested in and excited about his possible comeback to the IPL.

Smith recently expressed to media outlets his strong desire to return to the Indian Premier League and to reinforce his influence on the competition, which he felt he had contributed till 2021. Since then, Smith has been noticeably absent from the auction lists for three seasons running. This is because teams have generally expressed doubts about Smith’s ability to meet the changing demands of Twenty20 cricket.

Steven Smith said, “I’d love to be part of the IPL once again. I’ll be putting my name in the auction”. (Daniel Cherny/CODE Sports). pic.twitter.com/12xVUzIWQK

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With the recent implementation of the Impact Player rule, many clubs questioned if Smith still possessed the necessary explosiveness and dynamism required for the IPL’s growing emphasis on batters. Despite these reservations, Smith is unwavering in his goal to prove that he can succeed in the league once more, using his wealth of experience and well-regarded skill set to make an impactful comeback to the T20 scene.

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Smith has played for six different teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to far, totalling 103 matches. Under the guidance of former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting, Smith most recently played for the Delhi Capitals. Smith has scored an outstanding 2,485 runs with a strike percentage of 128.09 during his IPL career.