India, May 24 -- Mohun Bagan Super Giant knew the dates of the Unity Cup in England on April 10 but it was only on May 20 that they informed the All India Football Federation (AIFF) that players would be released only for matches in the FIFA window, the federation said on Sunday.

Mohun Bagan also allowed players to complete the biometrics required for the UK visa on April 23 but asked them not to travel hours before the squad's departure early on Sunday, AIFF has said. Because seven from Bagan pulled out, India left for the tournament in London with only 18 players.

India will play Jamaica on May 27 and either Nigeria or Zimbabwe on May 30. This is the senior men's team's first tour of England since 2002.

"An earlier communication of a...