Overview
- AIFF sources confirmed camp invitations for Williams and Bharti ahead of the Nov. 18 match in Dhaka, with Williams’ call-up pending a no‑objection certificate that officials expect this week.
- ESPN reports Williams spent more than a year pursuing Indian eligibility, which required relinquishing his Australian passport, and Times Now reports he recently received an Indian passport.
- Bharti has been called on a trial basis, with his selection dependent on camp performance; he is eligible for India and Nepal and plays for Academia del Balompié Boliviano on loan from FK Varnsdorf.
- AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said either player could travel to Dhaka if they meet expectations in camp and credited Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s ministry with helping fast‑track Williams’ application.
- The camp opens in Bengaluru under coach Khalid Jamil as India, already out of Asian Cup contention, uses the window to evaluate new options.