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“Hopefully the stadiums will be jam-packed with KKR fans” – Brendon McCullum
By SMCS - Sep 16, 2021 2:00 pm
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Brendon McCullum is happy with the news that fans can enjoy the second phase of IPL 2021 from the stadium when it will resume on September 19 in the UAE. He also welcomed this.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday has confirmed that crowds will return in the stands with limited seating capacity only. The former New Zealand captain stated that he is hopeful that Kolkata Knight Riders’ fans in the UAE will be there in huge numbers.

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Speaking to kkr.in, Brendon McCullum said: “I just heard that, that’s actually fantastic. We were talking about that today, whether the fans would be back and to now know that they are going to be back is fantastic. So, hopefully, all of the stadiums will be jam-packed with KKR fans. We could certainly use the support as we have a big task in front of us and we will certainly rally when we get the support of our fans. We hope we have got plenty here in the UAE.”

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Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders finished at seventh in the points table with only four points from seven matches before the league got suspended de to COVID-19. And, Brendon McCullum has, however, completed his quarantine and joined the team’s training sessions as well. The Kolkata Knight Riders will resume their campaign against Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore on September 20 in Abu Dhabi.

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“It’s nice to be back. Everyone looks in good order, you know. Try and bring the fun back and we will be good. Lads, good to see you all. Sorry for being a little late. Few challenges getting out of New Zealand and getting over here but it’s nice to be here with you now. One thing I always want us to do, regardless of whether we are winning or losing, is to stay really tight as a group and keep the morale as high as possible,” Brendon McCullum said in a video posted by KKR on their social media handles.