If there is a pay cut, obviously, he will feel the pinch,”he added. A former player, who is part of the coaching staff of an ISL club, is struggling to make ends meet. Hopefully, all those clubs who had stalled salaries to the players and coaching staff will start clearing the backlog. “If there is a pay cut there, should be a proper way. Clubs have to take care of them,” an ISL player said.

Source: The Telegraph January 08, 2026 02:52 UTC