Ocean Sharma, a distinguished caster of the nation’s Esports business, has scripted historical past by turning into the primary gaming caster to be appointed because the nationwide presenter for the extremely anticipated season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 by Star Sports. Having loved an illustrious profession in Esports, this is not going to be Ocean’s first stint within the nation’s sporting panorama as he has beforehand showcased his casting expertise in high-profile tournaments equivalent to Ultimate Kho Kho and Pro Kabaddi League.

For IPL 2024, Ocean will be a part of arms with the league’s nationwide presenters Mayanti Langer Binny, Jatin Sapru, Tanay Tiwari, Suren Sundaram and extra to undertake numerous duties as an anchor and reporter.

Expressing his pleasure about this groundbreaking position within the IPL, Ocean Sharma stated, “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 honoured 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.”

Ocean is widely known inside India’s Esports panorama for his in depth expertise and experience as a caster and recreation analyst. His notable achievements embody casting for official Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournaments and international Esports occasions such because the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021: League – East, PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021: Grand Finals, and PUBG Mobile Pro League – South Asia Spring 2022.

The 27-year-old’s distinctive content material has established him as a distinguished determine within the Indian video gaming neighborhood along with his YouTube channel comprising greater than 858k subscribers and Instagram deal with exceeding 450k followers. His inclusion within the IPL star forged isn’t solely a person achievement but in addition signifies a big step ahead in recognizing the rising affect of Esports in mainstream sports activities.

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