It is great to know that rediff. comm is keenly following Indian Domestic matches despite the fact that India ranked143 only. Too much cricker has killed many sports in India due lack of Public support.
Please allow we the Indian to grow mature in Sports awreness.
Kerala and Maharashtra have always taken the Santosh Trophy seriously. Football is a passion in the various districts of these two states. Players from districts like Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Nagpur and Kolhapur used to be impressive in the local leagues in the not so distant past. They need to be given greater exposure and more opportunities to rub shoulders with the established stars in the country.