Home ISL News ISL 2021-22: Thapa named new Chennaiyin FC captain ISL 2021: Anirudh Thapa takes over the armband duties from Brazilian playmaker Rafael Crivellaro. Team Sportstar 21 November, 2020 11:42 IST Anirudh Thapa celebrates scoring for Chennaiyin FC last season. - Sportzpics/ISL Team Sportstar 21 November, 2020 11:42 IST Chennaiyin FC has named India international Anirudh Thapa as its new captain for the latest edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).Thapa takes over the armband duties from Brazilian playmaker Rafael Crivellaro. RELATED | ISL 2021-22: Chennaiyin FC full squad list The 23-year-old, who signed for Chennaiyin in 2016, has become a vital player to the club over the years and was named deputy to Crivellaro last year.Chennaiyin takes on Hyderabad FC in its opening game of the season on November 23 at GMC Athletic Stadium. Visit our ISL 2020-21 microsite for more stories. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :