Bob, come and watch Durand Cup
It's great to see Durand Cup is still alive and kicking. This one tournament has always fascinated me since 1996. It is all about exuberance and fun. It's late October and there is nip in the air. I grabbed a cup of hot tea and settled down firmly on the terrace of Ambedkar Stadium. I'm sure football lovers would agree: you get the best view from top. From the senior citizens to the youth and some aspiring footballers huddled in a small space. They discussed about Durand Cup and how it sustained itself through the years right from 1888. I also wondered, what is special about Durand Cup? Even the limited budget in recent years hasn't stopped the Indian Army from organising the world's third oldest football event. With almost all the domestic events have dried up, Durand Cup offer a ray of hope to some smaller teams who get little or no opportunity to play in Indian tournaments. In fact, Indian Army's unflinching support has bolstered the event to the extent that...