Former England captain, Kevin Pietersen reiterates how this edition of the-IPL could be different owing to the raging pandemic. The former is quite famous in the cricketing fraternity and is currently a part of the commentary panel for IPL 2020, which is set to start on September 19, in the UAE.
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"It's going to be different for sure. No fans, nothing. Everybody is in a bubble, and the team that copes with its bubble life the best is the team that's going to win. This is a new territory for everyone," Pietersen told IANS.
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Pietersen recalls his IPL days, where he has played with franchises like Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and later with Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS).
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The former, however, is hopeful of Delhi lifting the trophy this time.
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"I can't predict anything as of now, but, my heart really wants Delhi Capitals to win, because I love the team. However, I can't predict right now. It's totally a new and different season for everybody. So, I have to closely observe the teams for the first two weeks, and only then will I be able to put my professional brain on," Pietersen said, adding: "I love young players. I love exciting players. I love all sorts of players. I love players who take risks."
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Revisiting his cricketing days, he expresses his gratitude to India and says that he has that has cherished everything ever since his first visit in 2002. "I love the IPL. I love what India has given to me. I love everything about the journey that I have had since 2002 -- the first time I came to India. I am so lucky that I got to experience Indian culture, friendships. I have been benefited financially, I have been benefited emotionally in India. I owe a lot to India," he said, while promoting Nationalpromoting the National Geographic's documentary, "Save This Rhino", which he called his "greatest gift to India".
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