NEW DELHI: Ocean Sharma, a prominent caster of the country’s esports industry, has been appointed as the national presenter for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 by Star Sports.
Ocean becomes the first Indian esports caster to be onboarded as a presenter for the world’s premier franchise cricket league.
Ocean is widely recognized within India’s esports landscape for his extensive experience and expertise as a caster and game analyst. His notable achievements include casting for official Battlegrounds Mobile India (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.
For IPL 2024, Ocean 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.
Having enjoyed an illustrious career in esports, this will not be Ocean’s first stint in the country’s sporting landscape as he has previously showcased his casting talent in high-profile tournaments such as Ultimate Kho Kho and Pro Kabaddi League.
Ocean’s inclusion in the IPL star cast is not only an individual achievement but also signifies a significant step forward in recognizing the growing influence of esports in mainstream sports.
