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Indian men's football team captain Sandesh Jhingan has been ruled out of the rest of the CAFA Nations Cup after sustaining an injury during India's 0-3 loss to Iran, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed on Wednesday.

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.