The Covid-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact across the sporting world, bringing live action to a virtual standstill around the world. It has been the case in India as well, though the domestic leagues were all but over by the time live sports was suspended in the country.
However, it has affected the senior national team with their preparations for the World Cup qualifiers, rescheduled for October and November, in jeopardy of being delayed.
The India U16 team, set to participate in the AFC U16 Championship in November, might also be affected given that it will take a while before the country lifts the restriction on live sports.