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Anirudh Thapa (Chennaiyin FC) (Captain)
Anirudh Thapa might be having a horrendous season with defending champions Chennaiyin FC in the ISL, but when it comes to representing his nation, he seldom backfires.
In the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, his vision and pace troubled the opposition and his absence in the starting lineup against Bahrain ended India's journey in the continental extravaganza.
Given his exploits in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup and the fact that he made 17 appearances for the senior team and scored one goal, he should be trusted with the captain's armband.
Deepak Tangri (Indian Arrows)
Defensive midfielders are the unsung heroes of any team and for Indian Arrows in the I-League, it is Deepak Tangri.
The 20-year-old slots just in front of the back four to prevent the opposition from exploiting the hole and getting leverage in the midfield.
Having also played as a left back in a couple of matches, Tangri can cover up as a full-back in case they press forward to score goals.
Sahal Abdul Samad (Kerala Blasters FC)
Kerala Blasters FC's revelation for this ISL season is the 21-year-old Sahal Abdul Samad. His ability to hold on to the ball even in dire circumstances and a quick burst of pace and long-range vision can come handy for India.
He did make the 28-member cut for the Indian team in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup but failed to earn his place in the final 23-member squad.
Sahal Abdul Samad must be waiting impatiently to get a feel of the national colors and, he should be rewarded with a spot in the 2020 AFC U-23 Championships Qualifiers.
