The 48-year-old Jamil, a former midfielder who appeared in 40 international matches for India between 1998 and 2006, , replaces Manolo Marquez after the Spaniard stepped down last month.

 

Jamil has the challenge of reviving India's bid to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, with the South Asian side only garnering one point from their opening two matches in Group C of the final round of the Qualifiers.

 

The new head coach will get his first chance to work with his players in the CAFA Nations Cup later this month.