Ocean Sharma captured on photo
Renowned caster of Esports in India, Ocean Sharma, has made history by being the first-ever gaming caster to join IPL 2024 as a national presenter, appointed by Star Sports. Ocean has a reputable career in Esports and has previously displayed his casting skills in high-profile events including Ultimate Kho Kho and Pro Kabaddi League.
Joining other national presenters, including Mayanti Langer Binny, Jatin Sapru, Tanay Tiwari, and Suren Sundaram, Ocean will take on various roles as an anchor and reporter for IPL 2024.
Ocean Sharma spoke of his joy at this landmark involvement with the IPL, expressing how he can hardly wait to use his experience and expertise to deliver a unique experience for all viewers, while simultaneously bridging the gap between Esports and conventional sports in India.
Ocean, who is highly regarded within the Indian Esports community, has an impressive portfolio including casting official Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournaments and global Esports such as PUBG Mobile Global Championship: League – East, Grand Finals and Pro League – South Asia Spring 2022.
The 27-year-old garners over 858,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel and more than 450,000 followers on his Instagram account, making his inclusion in IPL 2024 a significant marker of the growing influence of Esports within mainstream sports.
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