Igor Stimac Consulted Astrologer to Pick Indian Football Team

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Igor Stimac has come under the scanner for consulting a Delhi-based astrologer

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Igor Stimac sent the list of the 11 probables to Bhupesh Sharmaahead of India’s games

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According to feedback from the astrologer, Igor Stimac picked his team

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It was an one-off incident but rather occurred more than once

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Igor Stimac and the astrologer reportedly exchanging a number of texts

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Igor Stimac would give the astrologer the players' date of birth to seek suggestions

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Igor Stimac also updated him about the fitness of the player as well

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Igor Stimac was introduced to the astrologer by former secretary general of AIFF Kushal Das

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Igor Stimac did not reveal the names of the payers to the astrologer, so as to not leak team information

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