Coronavirus impact: Pandemic might change international sporting habits as we know it!

These long-standing habits at the international level of sporting events could change forever once tournaments and events resume after the pandemic.

NO MORE HAND SHAKES: Pre-match handshakes were abandoned in Premier League while English cricketers touring South Africa had resorted to fist-bumps instead to show team spirit.

NO MORE HI-FIVES: 'I ain't high-fiving nobody for the rest of my life after this,' NBA superstar LeBron James has already declared. Fear for life could see it expand to players across team events.

LIMITED FAN INTERACTIONS: Players signing autographs during breaks could come to a halt as a result of the pandemic.

NO SELFIES: English club Southampton had warned players against posing for selfies with fans.

SALIVA BAN: It's been a tried and trusted friend to fast bowlers throughout the history of cricket. But the days of applying saliva to one side of the ball to encourage swing could be over in the aftermath of COVID-19.

TOWEL BASKETS: Tennis players throwing towels, dripping with sweat and blood and probably a tear or two, at ball boys and girls, has often left fans sympathising for the youngsters. From now on, baskets might be made available for players to deposit their towels.