Esports veteran Ocean Sharma becomes first game commentator to join IPL 2024 | Cricket News

Ocean Sharma, a renowned commentator in the Indian esports industry, has written history by becoming the first gaming commentator to be appointed by Star Sports as the national host for the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Ocean has enjoyed an illustrious career in esports and this is not Ocean’s first stint in the country’s sports scene as he has previously showcased his options in high-profile tournaments such as Ultimate Kho Kho and Pro Kabaddi League. Corner talent.

For IPL 2024, Ocean will join hands with the league’s national anchors, Mayanti Langer Binny, Jatin Sapru, Tanay Tiwari, Suren Sundaram and others to assume various responsibilities as anchors and reporters.

Ocean Sharma expressed his excitement for this path-breaking role in the IPL: “As a passionate cricket fan, being appointed as the national host of IPL 2024 is indeed a landmark moment for me. It Offering a great opportunity to bridge the gap between eSports and mainstream sports in India, I am honored to be at the forefront. With my experience, I am committed to delivering an unparalleled experience to all viewers and can’t wait It’s a great way to start this round of my career.”

Ocean is widely recognized in the Indian esports community for his vast experience and expertise as a caster and gaming analyst. His notable achievements include casting for official PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds India (BGMI) tournaments and global esports events such as PUBG Mobile Global Championship: League – East 2021, PUBG Mobile Global Championship: Grand Finals 2021, and PUBG Mobile 2022 Professional League – South Asia Spring Split.

The 27-year-old’s unique content has made him a prominent figure in the Indian video gaming scene, with over 858,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel and over 450,000 followers on Instagram. His inclusion in the IPL star squad is not only a personal achievement, but also marks an important step forward in recognizing the growing influence of esports in mainstream sports.

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