COLOMBO (News 1st) – For the tournament's opening game on Friday, Steve Smith made his commentary entry in the Indian Premier League via hologram.

The former Australian captain said he would be playing in the lucrative T20 tournament this week and that he would be "joining an exceptional and passionate team."

Smith, despite being in Australia, was seen standing next to Moody and Finch in the studios in India. Social media was ablaze with the amazing technology, and many people commented on Smith's bizarre commentary début.
 

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