“So, we came from the SAFF Cup, me and Robin (Singh), and we had our first game coming up against Mohun Bagan, so he called me to the room and said, “You are not going to play the first two games.” I was zapped.”
“He told me exactly why – because Malemnganba was playing really well and it would not be fair to tell him that our captain has come back and he should play. Westwood told me, “Show me something good while training and I will put you there.”
“I was shocked initially because I was not used to this, but thankfully I took it in the right way. I really worked hard on training and after two games, I got my chance. So, this was the first time a gaffer told me “You are not going to be in the team”.