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02-08-2025
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Khalid Jamil's appointment by AIFF reeks of helplessness, but history-making coach has proven to be anomaly
Khalid Jamil's appointment as head coach of the Indian football team by the AIFF reeks of desperation from a cash-strapped organisation that has previously failed with similar experiments. But Jamil's extraordinary capabilities could yet prove the AIFF right. read more Khalid Jamil becomes the first Indian head coach of the men's football team since 2012. Image: ISL The All India Football Federation (AIFF) news story announcing the return of an Indian as the runs six paragraphs, including the names of the president, vice-president, Executive Committee (EC) and Technical Committee (TC) members, but there's no information of the contract tenure offered to Khalid Jamil. Possibly, the terms are yet to be agreed upon. However, the AIFF clearly mentions that Jamil has been appointed by the TC, not just picked, which suggests that a basic agreement is already in place, and the Jamshedpur FC coach has given the green light to take up the challenging job. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD So, either the contract length has not been decided, or AIFF is probably looking to play a short-term game before offering a new deal to Jamil next year. How can we say that? More from Football The budget for the 2025-26 season was passed by the AIFF Executive Committee only until December 2025 on 2 July. There are limitations, and a long-term contract most likely cannot be offered right now. It makes sense now, right? Why was Khalid picked over Constantine? But what about his appointment in the first place? How did the 48-year-old AFC Pro Licensee beat former India coach , the Anglo-Cypriot, who took India to the 2019 Asian Cup and helped them beat Thailand in a group stage match – the Blue Tigers' first win at the continental tournament since 1964. Or, what about Stefan Tarkovic, the former Slovakian and Kyrgyzstan coach? Khalid, in comparison, is a pale shadow of the competitors he had. But here's where the story gets more interesting. The AIFF is not only struggling with the budget for the ongoing season but also has no agreement in place for Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) to run the Indian Super League (ISL); its annual revenue is on a rapid decline. It generated Rs 137 crore in income in 2022-23, followed by just Rs 110 crore in 2023-24, and was also required to pay approximately Rs 3.36 crore (around $400,000) to former India head coach Igor Stimac after terminating his contract two years before its scheduled end date. The AIFF Executive Committee, in the presence of the Technical Committee, has approved the appointment of Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Senior India Men's National Team.#IndianFootball ⚽️ — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) August 1, 2025 The financial crisis forced AIFF to make a compromise with Manolo as he came on a deal where he continued his job at FC Goa in ISL. And we know how his tenure ended. . Manolo, the manager who was said to know everything about Indian football, a fan favourite, arguably popular among players, and a tactician believed to have the ability to get the best out of Indian players, won just one friendly out of eight games in charge of the Indian football team. His only win came against a semi-professional-looking Maldivian side. Also Read | The football India played under him was abysmal – the players looked shaky, the squad selection was questionable, the team environment was unruly, and the atmosphere during India's matches was unprofessional. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Yet, the AIFF has once again opted for a manager who has no international experience, but one who comes with a lot of guts and gumption. Khalid, as a coach, has always been a fighter, punching above his weight . But didn't India need a proven face when they were on the brink of elimination from the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers? Wasn't Constantine, who already had two terms with India, a better option? Congratulations #KhalidJamil As expected Khalid Jamil is the new Head Coach Indian National Men's Team #BlueTigers A bold decision by AIFF and Khalid himself to join hands at a time when the challenge is of highest level. Khalid becomes the first Indian coach after Savio… — Shaji Prabhakaran (@Shaji4Football) August 1, 2025 After all, Jamil has zero international experience. But that's not the case with Constantine. And then there was Tarkovic, who also had extensive international experience. Don't forget, managing the dressing room is probably the biggest challenge in the Indian team. Players come into the Indian locker room with their bags full of financial security – there's no greed for money. The only thing you need to kindle in them is the passion to play for the blue jersey, but coaches have often found that tough. Stimac was undone by the same issue at the end of his tenure. Marquez never got hold of anything before he desperately sought a way out. Jamil is an anomaly and maybe that worked for him It's important to point out that the language used by the AIFF announcing Jamil's appointment tells a story in itself. 'Mr. Colaco and Mr. Ali expressed their views that the AIFF should prioritise selecting an Indian coach for the senior men's national team,' the AIFF said. 'The AIFF Vice President Shri Haris, along with members such…opined that for the betterment of Indian football, the federation must give an opportunity to an Indian coach.' So, Jamil wasn't picked just because he was the most capable, but also because he is an Indian coach. Interesting! STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Just for your information, India's last three Asian Cup qualifications, dating to 2011, have come under foreign coaches. No Indian has coached India since 2012. Only four Indians have coached the Blue Tigers since the turn of the 21st century, and none of them have lasted for more than a year. So, why this lust for an Indian coach? Possibly because we are tired of all that has happened. Even though Marquez proved beyond doubt that just some good knowledge of the ISL or Indian players is not enough to match the standards of international football, the AIFF has once again taken a punt with a similar coach. 1 - Khalid Jamil is the only Indian manager to have managed 50+ games in the #ISL (72); he is also the only Indian manager to have registered multiple playoff wins in the competition (2). Choice. 📸: @IndSuperLeague#IndianFootball — OptaJeev (@OptaJeev) August 1, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The only difference is that Jamil is not Marquez. He is no washed-up Spaniard coach; Jamil is a trailblazer in his own right. The messiah of Mumbai FC, the history-maker at Aizawl FC, and the trend-setter in the ISL with NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur. From being the first Indian coach to take an ISL side to the playoffs to being the first home manager to acquire a full-time job in the top division, Jamil has always been an anomaly. Disciplined team, non-nonsense defending, and well-drilled tactics have been Jamil's strengths across all teams, allowing him to extract the best from limited resources everywhere he has been. Possibly, that's why AIFF picked him, but that is not clear from their news story, nor has that ever been enough to coach India. But as I said, Jamil is an anomaly. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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22-07-2025
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‘Bold And Rebellious:' We Just Described Akanksha Puri's Role In Rose Garden
Last Updated: With Rose Garden, Akanksha Puri is ready to show fans a new side of her acting prowess. Niyati Fatnani is also part of the show. Akanksha Puri is all set to return to the digital screen with the OTT series Rose Garden. In the show, she will star alongside Niyati Fatnani. The actresses will be seen portraying sisters in what promises to be an intense and emotionally layered drama. With the promo already generating buzz online, fans have flooded social media with excitement and best wishes to the duo. Recently, Akanksha Puri opened up about her role and how her family reacted to the trailer. In an interview with the Times of India, Akanksha Puri said, 'It's an intense, thrilling, gripping show with so many emotional shades and nuanced layers to all the characters. Rose Garden has romance, pain, passion, and betrayal—everything in the right balance. I feel audiences will connect deeply with its rawness and relatability because it is very real and doesn't sugarcoat relationships or emotions." Meet Akanksha Puri's Character Geet In Rose Garden Reflecting her character in the show and what made her say 'yes,' Akanksha said that Geet is a bold and complex character that captivated her from the start. 'What drew me to Geet was her fearless honesty. She is bold, rebellious, and unapologetic about her choices, yet extremely vulnerable when it comes to love and family. She doesn't care about what society thinks, but deep down, she is seeking acceptance," she said. Diving deeper into her character, the actress added, 'I found Geet's journey fascinating because she is full of contrasts—she can fight the world yet breaks down alone. To interpret her depth, I tried to understand what her dreams are, where her pain comes from, and why she reacts so impulsively. I believe every action has an emotion behind it, and showing that honestly was my main aim." With Rose Garden, Akanksha is ready to show fans a new side of her acting prowess. Akanksha Puri's Workslate Talking about Akanksha Puri's professional life, the actress was most recently seen in the anthology show Hasratein 2. Streaming on Hungama, Akanksha played a strong and determined wrestler, with braided hair, barely-there makeup, and a muscular look. The series reflects on six fresh stories and explores themes of desire, identity, and self-expression. Besides Hasratein 2, she has also appeared in the Bhojpuri music video Licensee opposite Neelkamal Singh. Within a week of release, the song went immensely viral and earned over 3 million views on YouTube. First Published: July 22, 2025, 17:43 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
