Shuttler Prannoy feels lockdown may hurt players financially, mentally

The former world number 8 said BWF needs to change its rules and appoint better umpires in big events besides ensuring video referral option in all courts.

The emotional and financial impact of the Covid-19 or coronavirus pandemic is weighing on Indian shuttler HS Prannoy's mind and he believes that the already "bleak" scenario would only get worse if things don't take a turn for the better in one and a half month's time.

The coronavirus outbreak, which has killed over 40,000 globally, has put countries in lockdown and halted sports, including badminton, across the world. It has also triggered financial and mental woes across the world.

"It is not a great time for any of the companies, they are not earning now with this lockdown and everything depends