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In recent times, Misbah and a few others have spoken about playing cricket in empty stadiums - the idea being that something is better than nothing but will it work?
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Nothing new for Pakistan given the recent experiences with UAE test matches!
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100s of people is still better than an empty stadium as they created atleast some atmosphere. Pin drop silence is a completely different thing where there is literally no sound other than bat and bowl which is not a great atmosphere even for television viewers.
Also what you are saying is definitely new for Aus, Eng etc in tests and whole cricketing world in LOIs which generally had big crowds.
For a sample you can watch highlights of couple of PSL matches at the end in a closed stadium. I am not saying what should and shouldnt happen, just pointing out to the fans that its a pretty different experience. Even 500 people in a stadium create some sort of noise on a boundary and wicket, imagine pin drop silence on every boundary and a wicket.
Something is always better than nothing but how will this experience be for players as the feedback wasnt great from couple of PSL matches behind closed doors. Also experience is not the same while watching that on TV, steaming services etc. As I said something is better thsn nothing but, boards need to make sure that players are 100% committed to that style of play as other than few none has experienced that and at the same time one doesn’t want global viewership of cricket to not be the same because of lack of overall atmosphere and feel.
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If we're waiting for the fans to return then we could be waiting a long time. I can't see how there can be a meaningful crowd until we have a working vaccine.
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Watching on the TV , it will feel really odd to see batsmen playing cover drives for four and no applause or cheering , just silence. But then again that happened when Saeed Anwar scored 194 in India many years ago, every boundary and six was greeted with silence by the Indian fans.
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The boards need it and so do the fans in these times of lockdown. Even the players could benefit from having some proper cricket again.
Some smaller boards need the revenue generated by broadcasting/sponsors in order to survive. It wouldn't surprise me if the T20 WC this year happened without crowds.
Not sure if they could apply social distance in stadiums in these more developed countries (Australia, UK)? That way you would have a bit of a crowd ala the UAE games in the past. Lockdown is being lifted in these western countries but social distancing will remain a thing in the upcoming year(s).
Some smaller boards need the revenue generated by broadcasting/sponsors in order to survive. It wouldn't surprise me if the T20 WC this year happened without crowds.
Not sure if they could apply social distance in stadiums in these more developed countries (Australia, UK)? That way you would have a bit of a crowd ala the UAE games in the past. Lockdown is being lifted in these western countries but social distancing will remain a thing in the upcoming year(s).
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India skipper Virat Kohli believes cricket in empty stadiums is a real possibility in a post COVID-19 world and though it is unlikely to have a bearing on the intensity of players, he feels the magic would certainly go missing.
Cricket Boards across the globe are exploring the option of resuming the sport in empty stadiums. There is speculation that fans could be kept away from stadiums in a bid to salvage the T20 World Cup in Australia, which is currently under threat due to the global health crisis.
"It's quite a possible situation, it might happen, I honestly don't know how everyone is going to take that because we all are used to playing in front of so many passionate fans," Kohli said in Star Sports' show 'Cricket Connected'.
"I know it will be played at a very good intensity but that feeling of the crowd connecting with the players and the tension of the game where everyone goes through it in the stadium, those emotions are very difficult to recreate," he added.
Kohli said the many moments which are created because of the passion brought in by fans, would be missing.
"Things will still go on, but I doubt that one will feel that magic happening inside because of the atmosphere that was created.
"We will play sports how it is supposed to be played, but those magical moments will be difficult to come by," he said.
Cricketers such as Ben Stokes, Jason Roy, Jos Buttler and Pat Cummins have backed the idea of playing behind closed doors.
However, legendary Australian Allan Border has said it would defy belief to host a World Cup without spectators.
Another Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and some other cricketers have also expressed similar sentiments.
https://www.outlookindia.com/websit...-cricket-in-empty-stadiums-virat-kohli/352318
Cricket Boards across the globe are exploring the option of resuming the sport in empty stadiums. There is speculation that fans could be kept away from stadiums in a bid to salvage the T20 World Cup in Australia, which is currently under threat due to the global health crisis.
"It's quite a possible situation, it might happen, I honestly don't know how everyone is going to take that because we all are used to playing in front of so many passionate fans," Kohli said in Star Sports' show 'Cricket Connected'.
"I know it will be played at a very good intensity but that feeling of the crowd connecting with the players and the tension of the game where everyone goes through it in the stadium, those emotions are very difficult to recreate," he added.
Kohli said the many moments which are created because of the passion brought in by fans, would be missing.
"Things will still go on, but I doubt that one will feel that magic happening inside because of the atmosphere that was created.
"We will play sports how it is supposed to be played, but those magical moments will be difficult to come by," he said.
Cricketers such as Ben Stokes, Jason Roy, Jos Buttler and Pat Cummins have backed the idea of playing behind closed doors.
However, legendary Australian Allan Border has said it would defy belief to host a World Cup without spectators.
Another Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and some other cricketers have also expressed similar sentiments.
https://www.outlookindia.com/websit...-cricket-in-empty-stadiums-virat-kohli/352318
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Players and some selfish fans are thinking about themselves only. May be on the field there will be 22 players but what about groundstaff, pavilion staff, cameraman, analysts and others who work behind the scenes? Their safety is also important. It's best to cancel cricket at the moment.
Situation should be reviewed again after few months and international cricket should be given the first preference if it improves.
Situation should be reviewed again after few months and international cricket should be given the first preference if it improves.
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I feel there is no need for the stadiums to be empty. Just limit the number of attendees to 2000 or so and seat them uniformly across the stadium to prevent any contact.
As a few posters have mentioned above, most of us wouldn't like to watch a game with pin drop silence over a six or a wicket.
As a few posters have mentioned above, most of us wouldn't like to watch a game with pin drop silence over a six or a wicket.
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So you go with your friends and family and they all sit far apart - would YOU enjoy the game?
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Not ideal but something is better than nothing. Will be good for the cricketers and fans to do something rather than be locked in isolation.
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I agree, would at least give us some top level cricket to watch.
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I don’t think social distancing work that way. If people/group are living in same house, then they are already physically closed to each other. They could seat beside each other, but will be apart from different groups.
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The on field contest tends to get the players going more than the crowd
To each his own but I do enjoy watching the game like that. I have never missed the annual Boxing Day and Sydney test and I go alone to watch them. I find a good seat and few drinks. But mostly enjoy the action alone.
Obviously it’s not ideal, but it’s better than no cricket. We have seen Test cricket in UAE - the synonymous example is - no cricket for PAK or Test cricket without crowd at UAE.
For three main reasons I’ll go with the idea -
1. Life must go on. No one knows when the vaccines are coming (even if so, it’ll take few years to vaccinate a good chunk of world’s population). Gradually, we will have to find an alternate way of doing things - this is one such good idea.
2. Cricket boards have to be saved. CV19 hit the world at almost perfect time for cricket - the richest two boards took most of the hits; BCCI lost IPL and ECB might lose almost their entire season, because normal cricket was possible till mid March. If it started from mid December, most of the boards by now would have been bankrupt. That situation will start from day one, come September. Gate money is peanuts in cricket, at least outside UK & may be Australia; it’s the tv money that matters and I believe tv money will be better in such locked down situation.
3. CV19 hit the world in winter (of northern hemisphere) - a season when people normally don’t get out much, therefore people had accepted this isolation. From next month, it’ll be impossible to isolate people at home, unless there is something for them - more than CV19, more people will die from social crimes, depression.
For three main reasons I’ll go with the idea -
1. Life must go on. No one knows when the vaccines are coming (even if so, it’ll take few years to vaccinate a good chunk of world’s population). Gradually, we will have to find an alternate way of doing things - this is one such good idea.
2. Cricket boards have to be saved. CV19 hit the world at almost perfect time for cricket - the richest two boards took most of the hits; BCCI lost IPL and ECB might lose almost their entire season, because normal cricket was possible till mid March. If it started from mid December, most of the boards by now would have been bankrupt. That situation will start from day one, come September. Gate money is peanuts in cricket, at least outside UK & may be Australia; it’s the tv money that matters and I believe tv money will be better in such locked down situation.
3. CV19 hit the world in winter (of northern hemisphere) - a season when people normally don’t get out much, therefore people had accepted this isolation. From next month, it’ll be impossible to isolate people at home, unless there is something for them - more than CV19, more people will die from social crimes, depression.
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If its safe to play cricket as in safe for players, then start playing.
Then, check if safe for audiences and then let in just that number and move on.
Then, check if safe for audiences and then let in just that number and move on.
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Looks like PSL will be back in full flow next year
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The crowd obviously adds an important dymanic to the match, but I'm sure most people would just like to watch some cricket being played. Pakistan played in empty stadiums in UAE for years, wasn't that big of a deal in terms of viewing. If it's safe for the players, just play.
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England cricketer Jofra Archer feels playing the game in front of empty stands will be a difficult prospect for the players when cricket finally returns to the ground. All cricket has been suspended in the wake of coronavirus pandemic that has hit the entire world.
Authorities are trying their best for the resumption of the game and the option of playing behind closed doors has also been mooted. Archer believes not having supporters cheer for them will be difficult for the players.
“Yes, it will be hard to play in a stadium without supporters but I understand it is necessary for things to start that way as we won’t be able to test every single fan wanting to come into the ground,” Archer wrote in his column for the Daily Mail.
“Although the crowd is an aspect we can sort out later, I think it will be one of those things you don’t realise how much you need until it’s gone. Take it away, and we will realise how much the supporters mean to us,” he added.
The England World Cup winner also suggested an idea for players to feel at home without fans being present inside the stadiums. He stated speakers could be used to simulate crowd presence and create an environment which the players are used to on the field.
“Playing in complete silence will take some getting used to, I would imagine, so I think it might be useful to play some music, some simulations of a crowd, something to create an atmosphere,” Archer wrote.
“The best solution, if we do have to play behind closed doors, might be to have cheers and clapping when someone hits the ball for four or a wicket falls.
“These are the little things that will make it as normal as possible even though it won’t be a normal occasion. But it’s got to the stage where I don’t really care about much else than playing right now,” he added.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...mpty-stands/story-OWuVxUCYlnM9xeAQnz2QeO.html
Authorities are trying their best for the resumption of the game and the option of playing behind closed doors has also been mooted. Archer believes not having supporters cheer for them will be difficult for the players.
“Yes, it will be hard to play in a stadium without supporters but I understand it is necessary for things to start that way as we won’t be able to test every single fan wanting to come into the ground,” Archer wrote in his column for the Daily Mail.
“Although the crowd is an aspect we can sort out later, I think it will be one of those things you don’t realise how much you need until it’s gone. Take it away, and we will realise how much the supporters mean to us,” he added.
The England World Cup winner also suggested an idea for players to feel at home without fans being present inside the stadiums. He stated speakers could be used to simulate crowd presence and create an environment which the players are used to on the field.
“Playing in complete silence will take some getting used to, I would imagine, so I think it might be useful to play some music, some simulations of a crowd, something to create an atmosphere,” Archer wrote.
“The best solution, if we do have to play behind closed doors, might be to have cheers and clapping when someone hits the ball for four or a wicket falls.
“These are the little things that will make it as normal as possible even though it won’t be a normal occasion. But it’s got to the stage where I don’t really care about much else than playing right now,” he added.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...mpty-stands/story-OWuVxUCYlnM9xeAQnz2QeO.html
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I would recommend that boards create some excitement for the players via powerful loud speakers, allow crowd noise and music to keep the players from falling asleep
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Can boards use powerful music systems, loud speakers to make up for empty stadiums for the players?
Play non stop music or background music to prevent the players from falling asleep and to keep things entertaining for the players. Maybe allow commentators to interact with the players via mics and have select players come in the commentary box once in a while.
Play non stop music or background music to prevent the players from falling asleep and to keep things entertaining for the players. Maybe allow commentators to interact with the players via mics and have select players come in the commentary box once in a while.
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ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th May, 2020 ) :Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad Tuesday put his weight behind the idea of resuming cricket activities behind closed doors and asked cricket boards to find a way to hold activities during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown period.
Playing without fans was suggested by some cricketers recently as one possible option to resume cricket and Miandad, who never hesitates to express his opinion on important cricketing matters also echoed similar sentiments on the issue.
"They say 'When in Rome do as the Romans do'. Today's world has changed [due to coronavirus], so we need to adapt this change and think differently. We need to move on according to the requirements of time, only then we'll be successful. I'll suggest the cricket boards to hold activities behind closed doors for broadcast while avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact," Miandad told APP.
"This will provide much needed boost to players' morale besides offering something to fans to rejoice during the shutdown period," he added.
The erstwhile batting great said though restrictions were being eased around the globe but reopening venues for crowds would not be possible till the time the number of infections see a significant reduction.
"Currently, it's unclear when fans will be able to attend events as no vaccine or reliable drug has been developed yet to cure the pandemic. I feel lifting restrictions completely will be delayed further. Hence, we'll have to think out-of-the-box.
"True, playing in empty stadiums will not be as that attractive as performing in front of jam-packed audience, but the other aspect of the picture is that broadcasting numbers will be massive." According to Miandad at a time when the coronavirus had hit economies across the world, holding of events behind closed doors would help boards generate enough money to run their own affairs smoothly.
"During our era, boards used to generate money through crowds. But today the major chunk of amount comes through sponsors and not through crowds. Hence, no issue if the crowd is not there. You carry on cricket [activities] as you need money," added the 62-year-old Miandad, who scored 8,832 runs in 124 Tests and 7,381 in 233 ODIs for Pakistan between 1975 and 1996.
https://www.urdupoint.com/en/sports/former-pakistan-captain-javed-miandad-backs-i-918103.html
Playing without fans was suggested by some cricketers recently as one possible option to resume cricket and Miandad, who never hesitates to express his opinion on important cricketing matters also echoed similar sentiments on the issue.
"They say 'When in Rome do as the Romans do'. Today's world has changed [due to coronavirus], so we need to adapt this change and think differently. We need to move on according to the requirements of time, only then we'll be successful. I'll suggest the cricket boards to hold activities behind closed doors for broadcast while avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact," Miandad told APP.
"This will provide much needed boost to players' morale besides offering something to fans to rejoice during the shutdown period," he added.
The erstwhile batting great said though restrictions were being eased around the globe but reopening venues for crowds would not be possible till the time the number of infections see a significant reduction.
"Currently, it's unclear when fans will be able to attend events as no vaccine or reliable drug has been developed yet to cure the pandemic. I feel lifting restrictions completely will be delayed further. Hence, we'll have to think out-of-the-box.
"True, playing in empty stadiums will not be as that attractive as performing in front of jam-packed audience, but the other aspect of the picture is that broadcasting numbers will be massive." According to Miandad at a time when the coronavirus had hit economies across the world, holding of events behind closed doors would help boards generate enough money to run their own affairs smoothly.
"During our era, boards used to generate money through crowds. But today the major chunk of amount comes through sponsors and not through crowds. Hence, no issue if the crowd is not there. You carry on cricket [activities] as you need money," added the 62-year-old Miandad, who scored 8,832 runs in 124 Tests and 7,381 in 233 ODIs for Pakistan between 1975 and 1996.
https://www.urdupoint.com/en/sports/former-pakistan-captain-javed-miandad-backs-i-918103.html
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James Anderson is excited about the prospect of playing Test cricket for England this summer, even if the lack of atmosphere might make it seem more like the County Championship.
England players will return to individual training from next week having been given a reassurance that the safety protocols taken should make the sessions less risky than a trip to the supermarket.
Bowlers will be the first to start training, with sessions expected to begin from Wednesday, and the England and Wales Cricket Board hopes to be able to host a Test series against the West Indies behind closed doors this summer.
England’s all-time leading wicket-taker Anderson is confident the ECB will ensure the safety protocols are followed which could give him the chance to add to his haul of 584 Test scalps in July.
“It’s exciting in a way we’re actually talking about the possibility of playing cricket this summer,” Anderson said in an Instagram Live with Stuart Broad on the England Cricket account.
“There are concerns but there’s no way we will play without those concerns being talked about.
“I think as long as everything is place with safety concerns then I’ll be pretty comfortable playing.
“We’ve been a part of the England set up for a long time now. We’ve got some great people working on every possibility and outcome from this summer and going forwards.
“As long as everything is ironed out then I’ll be quite excited about playing.”
Should the Test series go ahead it will be without crowds, leaving the players with a different problem to overcome but one that they will be used to in the county game.
Anderson said: “It’s quite easy to play in front of a big crowd because of the intensity, you have to be on top of your game. If there’s no people there you have to try and find your own energy and intensity from somewhere.
“To be honest it will be pretty similar to county cricket!”
Anderson and Broad should be among those returning to action next week, but the lockdown in the country will have left them and their fellow bowlers a little rusty.
Broad said: “It’s going to take us eight or nine bowling sessions I reckon for us to feel like our bodies are ready to get going.”
Anderson added: “Yeah it’s hard. As much as you can bowl in your garden or with a tennis ball or whatever, nothing replicates practice or (being) out in the middle so we’ve got to give ourselves time to get back into it.
“And I think the other thing is not to get frustrated again because it’s been so long since we bowled. If a few balls go where you don’t want them, you’ve just got to bide your time while you get back into it.”
https://www.bt.com/sport/news/james...pect-and-says-no-crowd-is-like-county-cricket
England players will return to individual training from next week having been given a reassurance that the safety protocols taken should make the sessions less risky than a trip to the supermarket.
Bowlers will be the first to start training, with sessions expected to begin from Wednesday, and the England and Wales Cricket Board hopes to be able to host a Test series against the West Indies behind closed doors this summer.
England’s all-time leading wicket-taker Anderson is confident the ECB will ensure the safety protocols are followed which could give him the chance to add to his haul of 584 Test scalps in July.
“It’s exciting in a way we’re actually talking about the possibility of playing cricket this summer,” Anderson said in an Instagram Live with Stuart Broad on the England Cricket account.
“There are concerns but there’s no way we will play without those concerns being talked about.
“I think as long as everything is place with safety concerns then I’ll be pretty comfortable playing.
“We’ve been a part of the England set up for a long time now. We’ve got some great people working on every possibility and outcome from this summer and going forwards.
“As long as everything is ironed out then I’ll be quite excited about playing.”
Should the Test series go ahead it will be without crowds, leaving the players with a different problem to overcome but one that they will be used to in the county game.
Anderson said: “It’s quite easy to play in front of a big crowd because of the intensity, you have to be on top of your game. If there’s no people there you have to try and find your own energy and intensity from somewhere.
“To be honest it will be pretty similar to county cricket!”
Anderson and Broad should be among those returning to action next week, but the lockdown in the country will have left them and their fellow bowlers a little rusty.
Broad said: “It’s going to take us eight or nine bowling sessions I reckon for us to feel like our bodies are ready to get going.”
Anderson added: “Yeah it’s hard. As much as you can bowl in your garden or with a tennis ball or whatever, nothing replicates practice or (being) out in the middle so we’ve got to give ourselves time to get back into it.
“And I think the other thing is not to get frustrated again because it’s been so long since we bowled. If a few balls go where you don’t want them, you’ve just got to bide your time while you get back into it.”
https://www.bt.com/sport/news/james...pect-and-says-no-crowd-is-like-county-cricket
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there have been some instances where the match was forcibly played or completed in an empty stadium like the Eden Gardens Test between India and Pakistan in 1999 had to be completed in front of empty stands
This is temporary for how long that is unknown but definitely it is a positive little step in resuming cricket and when the situation is under control (hopefully we don't know yet) everything might come to normal
Not just cricket but everyday life has to come terms with the situation everyone is facing,
Ravi Shastri: 'Won't emphasise on world events, start with bilaterals'
I kind of agree with Ravi Shastri on this, dont go for t20 WC, or any franchise T20 leagues, play bilaterals and resume Cricket and see and wait when normalcy is back again
This is temporary for how long that is unknown but definitely it is a positive little step in resuming cricket and when the situation is under control (hopefully we don't know yet) everything might come to normal
Not just cricket but everyday life has to come terms with the situation everyone is facing,
Ravi Shastri: 'Won't emphasise on world events, start with bilaterals'
I kind of agree with Ravi Shastri on this, dont go for t20 WC, or any franchise T20 leagues, play bilaterals and resume Cricket and see and wait when normalcy is back again
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shoaib Akhtar "Playing cricket in empty stadiums may be viable and durable for cricket boards. But I do not think we can market this. Playing cricket in an empty stadium is like a marriage without a bride" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1262330767872532481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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People making too much of it.
Yes, the crowd and the atmosphere will not be there.
But cricket will be there. We need it.
Yes, the crowd and the atmosphere will not be there.
But cricket will be there. We need it.
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It feels weird to see cricket in empty stadium. But, we don't have much choices currently.
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Lets get playing again, first. Then we can worry about the aesthetics!
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Some people acting like cricket isn't often played in empty stadiums... This isn't new.
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Lahore: Pakistan-born South African cricketer Imran Tahir thinks that the game of cricket would be strange to have without spectators.
The leg-spinner said that things are changing due to coronavirus but now we have to go with it.
“It’s a strange kind of thing but we have to go with it right now. This is a situation on which we have no control,” Tahir said.
“If cricket has to start from somewhere, measures have to be taken for the resumption of sport. It would be different as the bowlers can not use saliva on the ball, playing without fans, it is going to be very strange,” he added.
The 41-year-old believes that it will be very difficult to stop players from celebrating during the match. “Some players have a natural way of celebrating, it will be difficult to stop themselves without fans,” he maintained.
Tahir rated both Virat Kohli and Babar Azam as top-class players and said that as a bowler, one has to be careful when bowling against both.
It must be noted that Tahir stayed in Lahore with his family after the postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season five and didn’t fly back to South Africa.
https://arysports.tv/cricket-matches-without-fans-strange-imran-tahir/
The leg-spinner said that things are changing due to coronavirus but now we have to go with it.
“It’s a strange kind of thing but we have to go with it right now. This is a situation on which we have no control,” Tahir said.
“If cricket has to start from somewhere, measures have to be taken for the resumption of sport. It would be different as the bowlers can not use saliva on the ball, playing without fans, it is going to be very strange,” he added.
The 41-year-old believes that it will be very difficult to stop players from celebrating during the match. “Some players have a natural way of celebrating, it will be difficult to stop themselves without fans,” he maintained.
Tahir rated both Virat Kohli and Babar Azam as top-class players and said that as a bowler, one has to be careful when bowling against both.
It must be noted that Tahir stayed in Lahore with his family after the postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season five and didn’t fly back to South Africa.
https://arysports.tv/cricket-matches-without-fans-strange-imran-tahir/
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It won't be the same but we have to adapt to the environment and ensure people are safe. Having large gatherings in small spaces isn't safe right now. So if we have to get cricket back and play in empty stadiums, it has to be done.
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The way things are going, I can see fans being allowed back in grounds by November here.
Provided there isn't another outbreak, we're nearly COVID-19 free.
Provided there isn't another outbreak, we're nearly COVID-19 free.
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