Indian-origin footballer Yan Dhanda has already made a reputation for himself in Scotland as a part of the Premiership facet Ross County and previously few years, he has impressed quite a lot of specialists along with his gameplay in midfield. Dhanda, who beforehand performed for Premier League giants Liverpool within the youth divisions, was additionally part of the England U-17 soccer workforce that received the UEFA European U-17 Championship in 2017. The footballer took to social media to precise hope that India will enable OCI playing cards to be given to India-origin footballers in order that they will play for the facet as a twin citizen.

”Giving up my passport means I am unable to play professionally within the UK and a few European golf equipment, because of India’s FIFA rating. Permitting OCI playing cards, much like different international locations, will enable me to signify the Indian soccer workforce as a twin nationwide. I hope this may occur quickly,” Dhanda wrote on Twitter in response to All India Football Federation (AIFF) secretary-general Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran.

Giving up my passport means I am unable to play professionally within the UK and a few European golf equipment, because of India’s FIFA rating. Permitting OCI playing cards, much like different international locations, will enable me to signify the Indian soccer workforce as a twin nationwide. I hope this may occur quickly 🙏🏽 https://t.co/YOfT5YmnIa

— Yan (@yandhanda) March 27, 2023

The dialogue on the difficulty started when Prabhakaran responded to Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand who insisted that Dhanda ought to be included within the Indian soccer workforce.

“Love it @yandhanda… surely @indianfootball national team,” Ferdinand wrote with the video of a purpose scored by Dhanda.

Love it @yandhanda… certainly @indianfootball nationwide workforce ⏳👀 @stimac_igor @kalyanchaubey @Shaji4Football https://t.co/J99PYIEdcm

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) March 27, 2023

Prabhakaran responded by saying that Dhanda can solely play if he strikes to India completely.

Dear Rio, Thank you.

It could be our pleasure to welcome Yan to India nationwide workforce if he’s keen to use for Indian passport by transferring to India.

His problem wd be to relinquish his present nationality however will probably be price as he can rapidly emerge as a hero of 1.4billion https://t.co/oxXoy4J22L

— Shaji Prabhakaran (@Shaji4Football) March 27, 2023

”Dear Rio, Thank you. It could be our pleasure to welcome Yan to India nationwide workforce if he’s keen to use for Indian passport by transferring to India. His problem wd be to relinquish his present nationality however will probably be price as he can rapidly emerge as a hero of 1.4billion,” he wrote on his account.