The eight IPL 2020 franchises have decided to pre-record the reactions of the cheerleaders and fans who will play during matches.
The 2020 IPL is scheduled to begin in the United Arab Emirates on September 19 with Chennai Super Kings facing the defending champions the Mumbai Indians in the first match. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, fans are unlikely to be able to watch matches from the stadium. Team India and RCB captain Virat Kohli had said that players will need a few matches to get used to playing without a crowd.
In an interview with RCB, Kohli added that he has not experienced the echo of the ball hitting the bat since he played the Ranji Trophy in 2010. He also said that he has not played a game with the crowd in 10 years. Kings XI Punjab fast pitcher Mohammed shami He had said that the players will miss the fans and that cannot be ignored. He further said that players will seek to take advantage of this opportunity to distract the minds of the fans and give them joy.
When the Premier League and other football leagues in Europe and the world resumed, false crowd noises were used to boost player morale. According to the latest reports, the eight IPL 2020 franchises have decided to pre-record the reactions of cheerleaders and fans who will play during matches.
An IPL 2020 official said the stadiums will be empty as everyone seeks to ensure that health and safety protocols bio bubble regulations are strictly followed.
“So it was decided that while some teams will record the cheerleaders’ reactions, which will be played every four, six or wicket, other teams have decided to create little videos of fans cheering them on and those will be played while the cricketers are fighting in the middle. ”Explained the official quoted by Business World.
Will Work Both Ways – IPL Officer
The official further said that it will actually work both ways. “While fans will feel like they are becoming part of the action in their own way, players will know that their fans are following them closely even when they are not present live at the stadium. There is nothing more special for cricketers than seeing the fans cheer and motivate them, ”he said.
