Steve Smith provides a gigantic update on his IPL future after going unsold in 2024

Star Australian batter and former captain Steve Smith has expressed his desire to return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) for next year's tournament. Steve Smith has confirmed that he will be putting his name in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction, which is scheduled to take place later this year.

Steve Smith was purchased by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2010. The right-handed batter was later picked by the Kochi Tuskers Kerala. Smith made his IPL debut with the Pune Warriors India in the 2012 season. He also represented the Rajasthan Royals, the Rising Pune Supergiants, and the Delhi Capitals.

Steve Smith Led Rising Pune Supergiants To Final In IPL 2017

Smith was appointed captain of the Rajasthan Royals midway through the 2015 IPL season. He was bought by the Rising Pune Supergiants during the 2016 auction. Smith guided the Supergiants to the final match in the 2017 season. He was named captain of the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2018 season.

The 35-year-old last featured in the IPL for the Delhi Capitals, led by Rishabh Pant, in 2021. He scored 152 runs from 8 matches at an average of 25.33 during the 2021 season. Smith has scored 2,485 runs in 103 matches at an average of 34.51 and a strike rate of 128.09, with one century and 11 half-centuries.

I'll Be Putting My Name In The Auction - Steve Smith

Many teams have concerns about whether Steve Smith still has the explosive qualities needed for the IPL, especially with the new Impact Player rule. The former Australia skipper remains determined to prove his value. Smith is eager to show that his experience and skill can make a strong comeback in the league.

Steve Smith is excited to rejoin the IPL after not putting his name in the auction for the last two seasons. Speaking to CODE Sports, Smith said that he will be putting his name in the auction, adding that he’d love to be part of the IPL once again.

"I'd love to be part of the IPL once again. I'll be putting my name in the auction," Smith said to CODE Sports.

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Steve Smith Guided Washington Freedom To Title In MLC 2024

Steve Smith delivered an impressive performance with the Washington Freedom in the 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC). The veteran batter helped the Washington Freedoms secure their first-ever title in the Major League Cricket. He scored 88 runs off 52 balls in the final match against the San Francisco Unicorns.

Smith finished as the second joint-highest run-scorer of the tournament. The right-handed batter scored 336 runs in nine matches at an average of 56.00 and a strike rate of 148.67, including three half-centuries. His improved power-hitting skills could boost his chances in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.

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