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Khalid Jamil has announced a 30-member probable squad, including Sunil Chhetri, for India's upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore. The team will commence preparations in Bengaluru on September 20, with select players joining after AFC Champions League commitments. India is set to play Singapore on October 9 and October 14 as part of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers.

India secured a CAFA Nations Cup third-place match berth due to their head-to-head record after a 2-2 draw between Tajikistan and Iran. India's earlier 2-1 victory over Tajikistan proved decisive, despite a goalless draw against Afghanistan. They will now compete for third place on September 8, marking an improvement after a previous loss to Afghanistan.

India triumphed over Tajikistan 2-1 in the CAFA Nations Cup opener, marking a successful debut for coach Khalid Jamil. Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan scored early, while goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's stellar performance, including a penalty save, secured the win. Despite a strong defensive stance, Jhingan emphasized the need for improvement before facing Iran.

Khalid Jamil has announced India's 23-member squad for the CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan, notably excluding veteran striker Sunil Chhetri. Mohun Bagan's players are unavailable, impacting selection. Anwar Ali, Naorem Mahesh Singh, and Jeakson Singh Thounaojam are included. India faces Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan in Group B, with Jamil aiming to improve India's AFC Asian Cup qualifying performance.