Hyderabad, Aug. 6 -- After decades, the Indian football team players will have an Indian coach to guide them. The man who has been selected for this task is Khalid Jamil, a 48- year-old former midfield player who played 248 matches for various reputed clubs such as Mahindra United, Air India, and Mumbai FC during his playing career. He had also represented India with great dedication for eight years.

But the assignment that he will now undertake will not be an easy one. Indian football lies at the bottom of the international ladder and lifting it up will be a Herculean task. However, if anyone can bring about improvements, it is Khalid Jamil, so say several experts.

A knowledgeable former footballer, whose advice on this matter was soug...