#5 The importance of a composed Indian player
The best component of this tournament is the inclusion of young Indian players. The youngsters have shared the pitch with players they have idolised growing up and this tournament could prove to be a life-changing experience for some.
In the group stages, a few Indian players stole the show. Nanda from Chennai, Johnathan from Bengaluru, Mohammed Islam for Kolkata, Chanpreet for Mumbai, Anupam for Kochi, and Marshall for Goa have been the standout performers.
Chanpreet’s composure in defence has been one of the best features of the Mumbai 5s team while Kochi 5s player Anupam’s quick feet and neat skill has been a delight to watch. The two players could be the difference for their respective teams in the semi-finals of the tournament. A confident Indian player could make the unit perform to its optimum and hence this could be one of the most important factors tonight.