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Coronavirus: Playing cricket in empty stadiums won’t affect competitiveness, says Ben Stokes

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The England Cricket Board is contemplating cricket without live spectators for some time due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The element of competitiveness will not be lost even if action unfolds before empty stadiums, says England all-rounder Ben Stokes who wouldn’t mind international cricket becoming a ‘TV only sport’ till Covid-19 pandemic is under control.
Stokes’ opinion was sought whether the upcoming England vs West Indies series at home in empty stadiums will lose its sheen as England Cricket Board is contemplating cricket without live spectators for some time.
“I don’t think so. Think about it, we are walking out to represent our country, Three Lions on our chest and there is game that we are supposed to win.

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