Kushal Das, the AIFF’s general secretary, resigns

Das, who was appointed to the top position in 2010, has been absent from work since June 20 due to health reasons. However, many in the football community claim that the Committee of Administrators (COA) prevented Das from returning to work after an audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General revealed numerous financial irregularities that are currently being investigated.

“All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das has resigned from his position citing medical concerns. The All India Football Federation appreciates his choice and expresses gratitude for his leadership and advice throughout his term in office. In a press release, the AIFF wished him good health and success in his future endeavours.

Another complaint regarding some shady transfers involving former Indian Arrows players recently came to light. This time, the name of an Ahmedabad-based football academy kept coming up.

Das spent two years as the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) before joining AIFF in 2010.

Although the Indian national football team qualified for three Asian Cup competitions while Das was in charge, Das has taken a lot of heat over the years for failing to provide effective foreign exposure for the senior national side.