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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 made history at the CAFA Nations Cup, securing a bronze medal in their debut appearance. They triumphed over Oman 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, with Udanta Singh Kumam's late header canceling out Oman's opener. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's decisive save in the shootout sealed the victory, marking a remarkable achievement for the Blue Tigers.

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.