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Coronavirus: Warner terms Aus vs NZ ODI match without spectators 'bizzare'

Australia played against New Zealand in an ODI without spectators on March 13, which till date stands as the last international cricket match before Covid-19 pandemic suspended cricketing action

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The 33-year-old further stated that when India tours Australia, due to the humongous supporters of the side, it looks like the hosts are playing an away game. File photo: PTI

BS Web Teamagencies New Delhi
Australian opener David Warner on Friday said playing cricket behind closed doors is "bizarre". Australia played New Zealand in an ODI without spectators on March 13, the last international cricket match before the coronavirus suspended sport across the globe.
 
"It was really bizarre, we are so used to saying yes or no when we want to run but we were not required to do that. It was like playing a warm-up match. I do not know for how long you can sustain that, clapping from the crowd gives you motivation. It is bizarre, our Rugby league is starting now

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