The I-League, second-tier in the Indian footballing structure, is set to commence in November 2024. Since 2022-23, there\u2019s a renewed focus in the competition that had lost a fair bit of its glitter ever since the introduction of the Indian Super League (ISL). The champions of the I-League secure a direct promotion to the ISL now and that\u2019s a fair incentive for teams to really pull up their socks and put their best foot forward, in order to feature in the topmost level of Indian football. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Who will follow Punjab FC and Mohammedan SC? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Punjab FC and Mohammedan SC, the first two teams to get promoted to the ISL from the I-League, have found a respectable footing in the former. They have been rubbing shoulders with the best domestic and international footballers playing in the country, and that must encourage the sides in the I-League to rise the ranks too. Unlike conventional wisdom, the competitiveness in the I-League runs deep, with the champions Mohammedan SC and second-placed Sreenidi Deccan separated by a mere four points last season. Will newer challenges come up to secure a move to the ISL soon<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Sreenidi Deccan enter new era <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n