The players will be motivated enough to make the most of this opportunity: Simon Katich

In two weeks time, the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League will kick-off in the UAE. All the eight franchises have reached UAE and are gearing up for the season. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore completed their mandatory quarantine upon their arrival in Dubai and have started their training camps.

During ‘Bold Diaries’ an exclusive show on RCB’s digital channels, Head Coach Simon Katich spoke about how the Bengaluru-based team is preparing for the season ahead.

"I think the players will be motivated enough as there is a lot at stake in terms of the opportunity that it presents and the players want to make the most of that. They know this is a big tournament. Personally, I think some of the younger players actually enjoy the fact that there will be a little less pressure with less people at the ground, creating all that noise and distraction," Simon Katich said. 

The former Aussie batsman also pointed out that all players are motivated and ready for some IPL cricket.

"I think it will be more of a challenge for some of the older guys that are used to the buzz of the crowd and getting their adrenaline going. But I think there will still be a lot of motivation within our squad to go out and perform well," he added.

The head coach believes that younger players could make an impact in this year's tournament, because there is less pressure since the matches will be played behind closed doors, at least for the first phase of Dream11 IPL.