Popular esports caster Ocean Sharma has been appointed as the national presenter for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 by the Star Sports channel. This move marks the first time an Indian esports caster will join the premier franchise cricket league.
Sharma is widely recognised within the India’s esports landscape for his extensive experience and expertise as a caster and game analyst. He has been a caster for official BGMI tournaments and global esports events such as the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021: League – East, PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021: Grand Finals, and PUBG Mobile Pro League – South Asia Spring 2022. Apart from esports, Sharma has previously showcased his casting talent in India’s sporting landscape for tournaments such as Ultimate Kho Kho and Pro Kabaddi League.
For IPL 2024, Sharma will join hands with the league’s national presenters Mayanti Langer Binny, Jatin Sapru, Tanay Tiwari, Suren Sundaram and more to undertake various responsibilities as an anchor and reporter.
Expressing his excitement about this role in the IPL, Sharma said, “As a passionate cricket fan, being appointed as the national presenter for IPL 2024 is truly a monumental moment for me. It presents an incredible opportunity to bridge the gap between esports and mainstream sports in India.”
“We are thrilled to see Ocean making strides in India’s sports industry after establishing himself as a notable figure in esports. His journey is an inspiration for aspiring esports enthusiasts, showcasing that the sector offers lucrative growth prospects in roles other than being a gamer as well. We are confident that his distinctive presenting skillset will enhance the excitement of IPL viewing for fans nationwide,” said Sharma’s business manager Ketan Singhal, who is also the founder of marketing agency Phiesi.
Sharma’s YouTube channel has more than 858k subscribers and his Instagram handle has more than 450k followers.
