Star of the week

Sergio Castel

Two goals in two games to earn Jamshedpur FC a win at FC Goa and a draw against NorthEast United this week. The 24-year-old forward, on loan from Atletico Madrid, has hit the ground running in India. Combining clinical finishing with tireless, endless running, Castel has been putting on some exceptional displays of classical centre forward play.

With the teams having all played six games, Jamshedpur are tied on top of the table with ATK, with Castel scoring five of...

Star of the week

Erik Paartalu.

Bengaluru FC have missed the big man in central midfield. Against Chennai, on Sunday, he owned it. He shielded the defence, started attacks, and scored the all-important opening goal after a nervy start that had promised to develop into one of those 'why-is-nothing-going-in' games. 

With Dimas Delgado next to him and Raphael Augusto in front of him, there's no better midfield trio in this country.

Flop of the week

Chennaiyin FC.

"I have carried this club on...

All the Indian Super League (ISL) teams have played three games each, and after a small break, the action resumes tonight in Hyderabad.

The next five games, which will see all 10 teams in action, are the last before the league takes an international break, where India are slated to play crucial World Cup qualifiers away against Afghanistan and Oman. Given that, what are the things worth looking out for from each of these contests?

November 6: Hyderabad FC v NorthEast United FC

Hyderabad FC could...

Star of the week

Subrata Paul

In a league that celebrates youth, especially Indian, with such fervour (sorry, Mr. Mukhi), Subrata Paul has thrown down a pretty decent challenge on behalf of the old guard. Commanding in the box, marshalling his defence well, comfortable on the ball, and pulling off some superb, trademark, reflex saves, he has been a major reason behind Jamshedpur's early ascendancy.

9⃣ shots on target faced
9⃣ saves
1⃣ obvious Hero of the Match choice@JamshedpurFC's...