The ISL’s ultimate aim is to propel Indian football to reach unprecedented heights with Indian talent at the centre of it. While fans do enjoy seeing star names out in the middle, the satisfaction of watching an Indian player emerge a la Sandesh Jhinghan reigns supreme.
When the success of the league is evaluated over the years, the burgeoning of India’s talent pool will be the factor on which it will be largely judged on. ISL was launched to take Indian football to the next level, and with the lack of marquee players this time around, there has never been a greater need for the domestic pool to step up.
With an absence of marquee players this time round, Indian footballers will need to up their game in the fourth edition of the ISL...
Since its inception, the Indian Super League (ISL) has adopted the marquee players rule which has mandated teams to sign one elite player every season. For the fourth edition though, the league has decided to do away with the mandatory marquee player rule.
Whether marquee players have achieved the desired impact over the past three seasons is another debate but the lack of them for the upcoming edition means that the onus will be on the domestic players to step up.
While marquee signings bring with them the glitz and hoopla, the ISL has always meant to be a platform to generate a developmental spurt in the quality of the Indian players on show.
The likes of Alessandro Del Piero, David Trezeguet, Robert Pires, Roberto Carlos, Diego Forlan have graced the league over the years with their star presence while their performance has been a mixed bag,
The marquee players were always meant to be the supporting vehicle to boost the ship that is Indian football and while their performances might not have lived up to their names; their names definitely have brought added attention to the league.
The very idea of capping the number of foreign players in the starting XI of any team has been to promote domestic talent. When the league was launched amidst much fanfare, the line most harped on was that India’s footballers would benefit tremendously playing alongside the more technically nuanced foreigners. The critics would often claim that the league wasn't promoting enough Indian talent.
Three seasons later, the report card of Indian players in the league does not make for a kind reading. If we really look at players who have made a massive difference for their team in terms of winning titles, there have been a few scattered domestic names. The majority of players on show have been found wanting and for this, the league isn't to be blamed.
The emergence of Sandesh Jhinghan in the national limelight has been a welcome outcome of the league so far. So have been the performances of Jeje Lalpekhlua, C.K.Vineeth, Jerry Lalrinzuala and Arnab Mondal. You can event count Debjit Majumder for his heroics between the sticks for ATK last season.
That the number of notable Indian performers in three seasons so far can be counted on one’s fingertips shows that the Indian players haven't really made a telling difference to their teams on a consistent basis. There have been big money signings in the auction, draft or open market. But if you ask whether the clubs have got value for the amount they shelled out, on most occasions the answer would be in the negative.
The league has gone a step further this season in capping the maximum number of foreign players in the playing XI from six to five, giving greater scope for Indians to shine.
The concept of capping foreigners is akin to that implemented in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The IPL has gone a long way in augmenting the talent pool available to Indian cricket. For a similar impact to be made in ISL, you need the Indian players to step up and more importantly, do so on a consistent basis.
The ISL’s ultimate aim is to propel Indian football to reach unprecedented heights with Indian talent at the centre of it. While fans do enjoy seeing star names out in the middle, the satisfaction of watching an Indian player emerge a la Sandesh Jhinghan reigns supreme.
When the success of the league is evaluated over the years, the burgeoning of India’s talent pool will be the factor on which it will be largely judged on. ISL was launched to take Indian football to the next level, and with the lack of marquee players this time around, there has never been a greater need for the domestic pool to step up.
The onus is on the Indian players to perform as the ISL has provided them the platform. The ball is in their half after all.
ISL: Jamshedpur FC home matches ticket starts at Rs 50
Jamshedpur : Jamshedpur Football Club launched ticket sales for their maiden season in the Indian Super League (ISL) today at the Tata Steel Jamshedpur Run-a-thon 2017 event held at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The launch was in front of more than 6000 running enthusiasts.
T V Narendran, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel, unveiled the ticket. The club also announced the appointment of Kyazoonga.com as their Official Ticketing Partner.
Speaking at the launch, Narendran said “The Tata Group has a rich legacy in football in the country with the Tata Football Academy (TFA). TFA has in its lifetime produced players who have represented India at the international level. After having been involved in football for such a long time, launching a team in the ISL was the logical progression for us, and with the ticket launch today, we are one step closer to that goal!”
The tickets for the home games to be played at JRD Tata Sports Complex have been priced such that everyone can and support their home team, Jamshedpur FC. The entry price is a reasonable Rs.50, while the other categories are priced at Rs.150 and Rs.240.
Narendran further said that Jharkhand has inherent passion for football which cuts across strata. “We want everyone to come and enjoy top quality football in Jamshedpur through a family friendly stadium experience. We want the fans to come and cheer for the football club of Jamshedpur in large numbers.”, said Tata Steel CEO.
The newest entrant in the coveted Indian Super League football tournament, Jamshedpur FC will host all its home games at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. Speaking at the launch, Mukul Choudhari, CEO, Jamshedpur FC said “We are delighted to have Kyazoongaas our Ticketing Partner. Kyazoongais a pioneer in ticketing large events in the country, and has also just completed a very successful historic FIFA U-17 World Cup. We hope to leverage their tremendous experience with ticketing to create a seamless experience for the people of Jamshedpur.”
Fan engagement has already begun well ahead of the launch with the ticket alert signup where thousands of fans registered to be the first to know about tickets and associated pricing.
Speaking about the tie up with Jamshedpur FC, Neetu Bhatia, Co-founder and CEO of Kyazooonga.com said, “We are excited to partner with Jamshedpur FC as their Official Ticketing Partner. It is an honor for us to be associated with the Tata Group. We deeply identify with and respect the values of the Tata Group, and will do our best in enabling Jamshedpur FC deliver the best possible match experience for all the fans.”
Fans can login to kyazoonga.com/JamshedpurFC to purchase their tickets or buy them from their mobile phones. Fans can also pay cash and do their bookings from multiple retail partners in Jamshedpur and neighboring cities. Fans should keep checking the website as more retail partners are added. Announcements and updates will be made on the customer update section of kyazoonga.com (bell icon on the upper right hand corner) with box office on-sale dates, additions to retail outlets and other pertinent ticketing information.
The tickets will be available at retail partners-La Gravitea (2, C.H. Area North, Opp. Rifle Club, Jamshedpur), Jay Pee Sports (G7, Kali Tower, Lalpur Chouk, Ranchi), Bikers Point (Yash Plaza, Nh-33,Mango, Beside Sahara City, Jamshedpur), Bikers Point (Manjula Aviskar Mansion, Snp Area, Sakchi, Beside SBI Bank, Jamshedpur) and at Bikers Point (Kalimati Road, Sakchi, Beside SBI-in-touch, Jamshedpur).
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The ISL’s ultimate aim is to propel Indian football to reach unprecedented heights with Indian talent at the centre of it. While fans do enjoy seeing star names out in the middle, the satisfaction of watching an Indian player emerge a la Sandesh Jhinghan reigns supreme.
When the success of the league is evaluated over the years, the burgeoning of India’s talent pool will be the factor on which it will be largely judged on. ISL was launched to take Indian football to the next level, and with the lack of marquee players this time around, there has never been a greater need for the domestic pool to step up.
The onus is on the Indian players to perform as the ISL has provided them the platform. The ball is in their half after all.http://www.goal.com/en-in/news/isl-2017-onus-on-indian-talent-to-step-up/dgdslis3ss2p1omev3ikze9ikISL 2017: ONUS ON INDIAN TALENT TO STEP UP
Since its inception, the Indian Super League (ISL) has adopted the marquee players rule which has mandated teams to sign one elite player every season. For the fourth edition though, the league has decided to do away with the mandatory marquee player rule.
Whether marquee players have achieved the desired impact over the past three seasons is another debate but the lack of them for the upcoming edition means that the onus will be on the domestic players to step up.
While marquee signings bring with them the glitz and hoopla, the ISL has always meant to be a platform to generate a developmental spurt in the quality of the Indian players on show.
The likes of Alessandro Del Piero, David Trezeguet, Robert Pires, Roberto Carlos, Diego Forlan have graced the league over the years with their star presence while their performance has been a mixed bag,
The marquee players were always meant to be the supporting vehicle to boost the ship that is Indian football and while their performances might not have lived up to their names; their names definitely have brought added attention to the league.
The very idea of capping the number of foreign players in the starting XI of any team has been to promote domestic talent. When the league was launched amidst much fanfare, the line most harped on was that India’s footballers would benefit tremendously playing alongside the more technically nuanced foreigners. The critics would often claim that the league wasn't promoting enough Indian talent.
Three seasons later, the report card of Indian players in the league does not make for a kind reading. If we really look at players who have made a massive difference for their team in terms of winning titles, there have been a few scattered domestic names. The majority of players on show have been found wanting and for this, the league isn't to be blamed.
The emergence of Sandesh Jhinghan in the national limelight has been a welcome outcome of the league so far. So have been the performances of Jeje Lalpekhlua, C.K.Vineeth, Jerry Lalrinzuala and Arnab Mondal. You can event count Debjit Majumder for his heroics between the sticks for ATK last season.
That the number of notable Indian performers in three seasons so far can be counted on one’s fingertips shows that the Indian players haven't really made a telling difference to their teams on a consistent basis. There have been big money signings in the auction, draft or open market. But if you ask whether the clubs have got value for the amount they shelled out, on most occasions the answer would be in the negative.
The league has gone a step further this season in capping the maximum number of foreign players in the playing XI from six to five, giving greater scope for Indians to shine.
The concept of capping foreigners is akin to that implemented in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The IPL has gone a long way in augmenting the talent pool available to Indian cricket. For a similar impact to be made in ISL, you need the Indian players to step up and more importantly, do so on a consistent basis.
The ISL’s ultimate aim is to propel Indian football to reach unprecedented heights with Indian talent at the centre of it. While fans do enjoy seeing star names out in the middle, the satisfaction of watching an Indian player emerge a la Sandesh Jhinghan reigns supreme.
When the success of the league is evaluated over the years, the burgeoning of India’s talent pool will be the factor on which it will be largely judged on. ISL was launched to take Indian football to the next level, and with the lack of marquee players this time around, there has never been a greater need for the domestic pool to step up.
The onus is on the Indian players to perform as the ISL has provided them the platform. The ball is in their half after all.
Jamshedpur : Jamshedpur Football Club launched ticket sales for their maiden season in the Indian Super League (ISL) today at the Tata Steel Jamshedpur Run-a-thon 2017 event held at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The launch was in front of more than 6000 running enthusiasts.
T V Narendran, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel, unveiled the ticket. The club also announced the appointment of Kyazoonga.com as their Official Ticketing Partner.
Speaking at the launch, Narendran said “The Tata Group has a rich legacy in football in the country with the Tata Football Academy (TFA). TFA has in its lifetime produced players who have represented India at the international level. After having been involved in football for such a long time, launching a team in the ISL was the logical progression for us, and with the ticket launch today, we are one step closer to that goal!”
The tickets for the home games to be played at JRD Tata Sports Complex have been priced such that everyone can and support their home team, Jamshedpur FC. The entry price is a reasonable Rs.50, while the other categories are priced at Rs.150 and Rs.240.
Narendran further said that Jharkhand has inherent passion for football which cuts across strata. “We want everyone to come and enjoy top quality football in Jamshedpur through a family friendly stadium experience. We want the fans to come and cheer for the football club of Jamshedpur in large numbers.”, said Tata Steel CEO.
The newest entrant in the coveted Indian Super League football tournament, Jamshedpur FC will host all its home games at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. Speaking at the launch, Mukul Choudhari, CEO, Jamshedpur FC said “We are delighted to have Kyazoongaas our Ticketing Partner. Kyazoongais a pioneer in ticketing large events in the country, and has also just completed a very successful historic FIFA U-17 World Cup. We hope to leverage their tremendous experience with ticketing to create a seamless experience for the people of Jamshedpur.”
Fan engagement has already begun well ahead of the launch with the ticket alert signup where thousands of fans registered to be the first to know about tickets and associated pricing.
Speaking about the tie up with Jamshedpur FC, Neetu Bhatia, Co-founder and CEO of Kyazooonga.com said, “We are excited to partner with Jamshedpur FC as their Official Ticketing Partner. It is an honor for us to be associated with the Tata Group. We deeply identify with and respect the values of the Tata Group, and will do our best in enabling Jamshedpur FC deliver the best possible match experience for all the fans.”
Fans can login to kyazoonga.com/JamshedpurFC to purchase their tickets or buy them from their mobile phones. Fans can also pay cash and do their bookings from multiple retail partners in Jamshedpur and neighboring cities. Fans should keep checking the website as more retail partners are added. Announcements and updates will be made on the customer update section of kyazoonga.com (bell icon on the upper right hand corner) with box office on-sale dates, additions to retail outlets and other pertinent ticketing information.
The tickets will be available at retail partners-La Gravitea (2, C.H. Area North, Opp. Rifle Club, Jamshedpur), Jay Pee Sports (G7, Kali Tower, Lalpur Chouk, Ranchi), Bikers Point (Yash Plaza, Nh-33,Mango, Beside Sahara City, Jamshedpur), Bikers Point (Manjula Aviskar Mansion, Snp Area, Sakchi, Beside SBI Bank, Jamshedpur) and at Bikers Point (Kalimati Road, Sakchi, Beside SBI-in-touch, Jamshedpur).