AIFF POST Triggers Indian-Origin Players Eligibility Debate after Yan Dhanda, Danny Tanveer Batth Drop Reactions. (AIFF/AP)
India and Bangladesh Played Out a Goalless Draw in Their 2027 AfC Asian Cup Qualifying Round Match on Tuesday on the Slippery Surface of Shillong. Bangladesh was slightly the better side, with attacking moves and corner kicks in the first half. India, on the other hand, put up a much better performance in the next 45 minutes. The blue tigers put the visitors under immense pressure, but the chances came at a premium.
India are placed in group c of the 2027 asian cup qualifying third round along with bangladesh, hong kong, and singapore. Only the top team after Six Home and Away Mats Qualifies for the Continental Showpiece.
“Pio/Oci will improve us massively; I don’t care what people say. It brings in good footballing experience and rays the bar for otherrs to follow,” Wrote one fan.
“Please brings these types of players if we really bother about Vision 2047,” said another. “Pls come to serve our national team. We all are waiting for you,” Added another.
Danny Tanveer Batth, Who Played For Wolves and have his roots in Ludhiana, has expressed his desire to represant India. He was born to an English mother and an Indian father. Sadly, He Faced Obstacles due to Indian Regulations. He was told that he would have to give up his British passport and stay in India for a year to Qualify, reports indicated. Batth ultimately chose to remain in the uk.
Yan Dhanda, who has represented england at the youth level, has also voiced his interest in playing for India. “I spoke to the manager about a month ago, and obvious, he’s desperate for me to play because they have a new manager,” Dhanda explained, as quoted by edinburgh news. “He made contact, and he’s desperate for me to play, but at the moment, we’re still waiting for the government to change their rules.”
Dhanda highlighted the current restrictions. “I think it’s one of the only counts that are not allowing By trying to the world cup. Im desperate to play there as well, but it’s completely out of my control. “
He further added, “The manager wants me to play, the fa wants me to play, but at the moment, the government is not budging. I think they’re pretty stubborn, and we just have to wait, really. Few Months Now, but there’s been no program. “
Looking Back, Among Examples of Indian Origin Footballers who have played for India is one – Arata IZumi. The Midfielder Gave Up His Japanese Passport and Gained Indian Citizenship in 2012.
