The chairperson of Football Sports Development Limited ( FSDL)  Nita Ambani on Sunday while addressing at the ISL Indian Player Draft said that India is undergoing a football renaissance and that the newer, longer league would be more exciting and player-friendly.

She said "It is going to be an exciting new journey, a longer season, kicking off this November. Both in terms of a number of matches moving up from 61 to 95 and the duration of two and a half months to five months. The longer season will ensure sufficient rest for players between the matches and will help in the quality of play getting better. I am also happy that we are seeing greater interest from corporates to be associated with ISL," 

"A very special welcome to the two new clubs - Jamshedpur FC promoted by Tata Steel and Bengaluru FC promoted by JSW. The Tatas have had a rich legacy of promoting football in India. The Jindals have a strong fan base in Bengaluru and have been a great supporter of Indian football. We are delighted to have both these groups join Hero ISL and I am sure this partnership and support will further strengthen our league," she said.

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