 Complete the following phrase:  Indias first captain after the country gained independence was Talimeren Ao. At a very young age, using footballs made out of rags, Ao gradually improved his skills as a defensive midfielder. He was given the responsibility of leading the team at the 1948 Olympics, Indias first major tournament and also was the flag bearer of Indian contingents in London. Also during this era, India produced Sailen Manna, one of the countrys best defenders. He was given the India captaincy in 1951 during the 