I understand the frustration, but blaming imports or demanding 5 Indian players just for the sake of representation really misses the mark. The truth is, even India’s best players right now are struggling to hold their own at Tier 3, let alone Tier 1 or 2. Throwing five of them into a Tier 1 lineup isn’t a solution—it’s setting them up for failure.
Doing that would not only hurt their growth, but it would also disrespect every Tier 1 pro who’s earned their spot through consistent performance and international-level competition. You can't expect an org to gamble with prestige and results just to make a symbolic gesture. This isn’t a school-level tournament—it’s a high-performance space, and players have to be selected on merit, not just nationality.
And to be fair, this org actually does have a great scouting team. They’ve picked up players who were considered top-tier in their respective scenes. The real issue seems to be internal—either coaching, team dynamics, or maybe even management philosophy. The talent is there, but something’s breaking in the execution phase.
So instead of pushing for all-Indian lineups that aren’t ready yet, let’s ask better questions:
- Why aren’t good players performing under this org?
- What changes need to be made in support, coaching, or leadership?
- And just as importantly, how can we build a better grassroots competitive culture where Indian players are actually grinding hard, competing more often, and getting the experience they need to reach Tier 1 readiness?
Support doesn’t mean lowering the standard. It means raising our game until we truly deserve to be in that tier.
Or maybe it's just the curse and I'm overthinking.
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