Star Sports onboards Esports caster Ocean Sharma as IPL presenter

Ocean Sharma, a Esports caster, has been appointed as the national presenter for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 by Star Sports. 

This makes Sharma the first Indian Esports caster to join the franchise cricket league.

Sharma’s 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, 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. 

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, and I am honored to be at its forefront. With my experience, I am committed to delivering an unparalleled experience for all viewers and cannot wait to kickstart this innings of my career.”

He has previously showcased his casting talent in tournaments such as Ultimate Kho Kho and Pro Kabaddi League.

“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 skills will enhance the excitement of IPL viewing for fans nationwide,” said Ketan Singhal, Ocean’s business manager and Founder of Phiesi.

His YouTube channel has more than 858k subscribers. He has more than 450k followers on Instagram.