IPL 2020: Virat Kohli says intensity of RCB won't drop 'just because there is no crowd'

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli on September 17 said that intensity levels of his Indian Premier League (IPL) side would t drop just because re would be spectators in stiums during tournament. right-handed batsman said that re is doubt crowds are an "amazing" part of any sport but that is t reason someone plays sport for. 

'Opportunity to bring back joy'

Kohli, during a virtual press-conference to pay tribute to "COVID Heroes", said that his team will take opportunity to bring back joy to people by playing game with same levels of intensity and passion. Kohli h earlier said that everyone at some point in ir career has played in front of an empty stium and that should t be hard for m to do it again. 

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"All of us have thought about playing in front of empty stiums. It would be a strange feeling, I cant deny that. At end of day, you understand why you started playing sport, you w have a chance of showing how much you love game. This time around we have an opportunity to bring joy to so many people, our intensity and passion levels will t drop just because re is crowd," Kohli said. 

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When asked about how his side is coping with bio-secure bubble that has been created to keep everyone involved safe, Kohli said that y have apted to it and have become relaxed w. Kohli said that y discussed it and importance of an environment like that at a time of current crisis, ding that re is desperation of any sort. 

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2020 edition of Indian Premier League will kick-off in United Arab Emirates (UAE) on September 19, where reigning champion Mumbai Indians will lock horns against MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings. Meanwhile, Kohli's RCB will play its first match against Sunrisers Hyderab on September 21 in Dubai. 

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(With inputs from ANI)