KOCHI: For two years, the Indian Super League was played in silent mode. Barring the finals last year, fans were denied entry to the stadiums due to Covid protocols as the league was entirely held in multiple venues in Goa.
But on Friday evening that will change as a vociferous crowd will greet Kerala Blasters and SC East Bengal when they step onto the field here at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium for the opening fixture of season nine as the league returns to the home and away format.