Mumbai: Australian captain Steve Smith is
delighted to be back at Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming
Indian Premier League.
Smith had been part of the Rajasthan Royals team in 2014
and 2015, when he led the side to the playoffs. In 69 IPL
matches, Smith has scored 1703 runs at an average of 37.02
with one century and five half-centuries.
Smith said, "I am really excited to be standing by the
Rajasthan Royals in this season of the IPL. It's a great
franchise with great people around. I loved playing for them
in the past and I am looking forward to once again joining the
team and making a big difference in the IPL this year."
He was the captain of the Rising Pune Supergiant team in
the last season of IPL and powered his team to the final of
the tournament. Smith is the only player to be retained by the
franchise.
"We welcome Steve Smith on board. His presence will mean
a lot to the team as we look forward to a fresh beginning and
a successful season. Steve has been with the Royals in the
past and has done a fantastic job," said Manoj Badale, co-
owner of Rajasthan Royals.
PTI
