Forward Ryan Williams, who has relinquished his Australian passport to become an Indian citizen, has joined the Khalid Jamil-coached national football team camp in Bengaluru, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on 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 a move that could mark a new chapter in Indian football, the federation earlier this week included two overseas-based players — Williams and Abneet Bharti — in the national camp ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka on November 18.

The development reflects a bold shift in approach by the federation, paving the way for

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