India Names 23-Player Squad for Dhaka Qualifier as Ryan Williams Awaits Clearance
With qualification already out of reach, the fixture serves as a look at younger options plus returning faces.
Overview
- Head coach Khalid Jamil announced a 23-member travelling group for the November 18 AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier in Dhaka.
- Australia-born Ryan Williams, newly in possession of an Indian passport, will travel but needs a No Objection Certificate from Football Australia and subsequent FIFA and AFC approvals to be eligible.
- The team has been in camp in Bengaluru since November 6 and is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday evening.
- Left-back Akash Mishra returns to the national setup after an 18-month layoff following ACL surgery, bolstering defensive options under evaluation.
- India sit bottom of Group C with two points from two draws, turning this outing into an opportunity to test prospects alongside senior figures such as Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sandesh Jhingan and Rahul Bheke.