Indian Super League to kick off in Kochi today

In football, revamped Indian Super League's fourth season will kick off in Kochi on Friday. 

The ISL will now be a four-month drill -- double the length of the previous three editions. 

Defending champions ATK and Kerala Blasters, will



start the proceedings at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. ISL is considered as the country's top-tier league. The winner of the League will get a direct spot in the AFC Cup which is Asia's equivalent of Europe's Europa League. The final is slated for March 17 in Kolkata.