: Forward Ryan Willaims , who has relinquished his Australian passport to become an Indian citizen, has joined the Khalid Jamil-coached national team camp in Bengaluru, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said Sunday.

Born in Perth, the 32-year-old entered the camp along with defender Jay Gupta.

“Forward Ryan Williams, and defender Jay Gupta have joined the senior men’s national team camp in Bengaluru,” the AIFF posted on X

In what could mark a new beginning for Indian football, the game’s national federation AIFF earlier this week roped in two overseas-based players, Williams and Abneet Bharti, for the national camp ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka November 18.

The move reflects a bold shift in approach by the beleaguered federation, opening the

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