The Hero I–League has witnessed many a fairy-tale in recent years with underdogs such as Aizawl FC, Minerva Punjab FC (now Punjab FC) and Chennai City FC winning the previous three editions, but last season was one heck of a campaign.
Last season’s new-comers Real Kashmir created a flutter and were the title contenders at one point, but the way the final day of the 12th edition of the I-League campaign unfolded was too much for the East Bengal and Chennai City fans, and even for the neutrals.
Lalrindika Ralte, popularly known as Dika, still feels the pain, but he is looking forward to the new season ahead.