US EditionChhetri Out, Gurpreet in as Jamil Names 23-Member Squad for CAFA Nations Cup - The Statesman
Khalid Jamil's inaugural squad for the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup excludes Mohun Bagan players due to club commitments, featuring a blend of emerging talents and experienced members.
- On August 25, Khalid Jamil named a 23-member India senior men’s national team squad, marking his first assignment and including veteran goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.
- After a camp attended by 29 players earlier this month, Khalid Jamil finalised the squad despite Mohun Bagan Super Giant withholding seven players due to the non-FIFA window and AFC Champions League 2 commitments.
- Among the 23, the goalkeeping slots feature Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh and Hrithik Tiwari, while forwards include Irfan Yadwad, Jithin MS, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Vikram Partap Singh, with veteran Sunil Chhetri omitted.
- India will leave shortly for Hisor, Tajikistan, after being drawn in Group B with hosts Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan, facing these teams between August 29 and September 4 as Jamil's first competitive test before AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
- CAFA's tournament features six member nations plus invited teams Oman and India, with play-offs and final scheduled for September 8, 2025, and Islamic Republic of Iran as defending champions.
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Khalid Jamil unveils first India squad for CAFA Cup: No Mohun Bagan players
Khalid Jamil’s first India squad for the CAFA Nations Cup omits Mohun Bagan Super Giant players after the club refused to release them. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu returns as East Bengal players headline the 23-man list.
No Sunil Chhetri As Khalid Jamil Names India National Football Team's 23-Man Squad for CAFA Nations Cup 2025 | ⚽ LatestLY
India have been placed in Group B, which will be played in Dushanbe. India will play host Tajikistan (August 29), Iran (September 1), and Afghanistan (September 4). Notably, the CAFA Nations Cup will be Jamil’s first chance to see his team in action ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. ⚽ No Sunil Chhetri As Khalid Jamil Names India National Football Team's 23-Man Squad for CAFA Nations Cup 2025.
CAFA Nations Cup 2025: Gurpreet Singh Returns As Khalid Jamil Names 23-Member Squad
Khalid Jamil has announced India’s 23-member squad for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, with star goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu returning. The tournament, starting August 29 in Dushanbe, will see India face hosts Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan in Group B. This will be Jamil’s first opportunity to assess his side ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
Khalid Jamil names 23-man India squad for CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Tajikistan
Khalid Jamil has announced India’s 23-member squad for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Tajikistan. The Blue Tigers, drawn in Group B with Iran, Afghanistan, and the hosts, will begin their campaign on August 29 under their new head coach.
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