Bikramjit Singh: Hope we win and remain top of the table
Bikramjit Singh has enjoyed a fine start to Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 having become a crucial part of the Indian trio at the heart of Chennaiyin FC’s midfield.


Bikramjit Singh has enjoyed a fine start to Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 having become a crucial part of the Indian trio at the heart of Chennaiyin FC’s midfield. The midfield enforcer will be hoping to carry his good form into the second half of the season and consolidate Chennai’s position near the top of the table. He spoke to indiansuperleague.com in an exclusive interview ahead of his side’s clash against Delhi Dynamos FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Here are the excerpts.
How satisfied are you with your own performance?
First time, so happy. This season I played with confidence. I thank my teammates because we have a very nice team and that has helped me a lot.
How do you enjoy your partnership with Dhanpal Ganesh and Anirudh Thapa in midfield?
Yeah, very nice. Dhanpal and Thapa are very nice players. We help each other and motivate each other. I’m so happy to play with them.
How do you rate your team’s chances against Delhi tomorrow?
We will try to do our best because even though we are near the top of the table, it is very difficult to maintain that. And we will give our 100% and hope we win and go on top.
What is your life like off the field?
When we have off days, I try to take rest. If I have time, I go watch a movie and spend time with friends.
Which is your favourite club other than Chennaiyin?
FC Goa.
Favourite food.
Pasta.
Favourite place.
Italy.
Favourite football player.
Steven Gerrard.
Favourite music.
English.
Favourite football memory.
Last year when I won the Championship with ATK.
Finally, any message for the fans?
I’m so happy when I see the fans in the stadium. I hope the fans come tomorrow and support us, we will give our best and (I hope) everybody is happy after the game.