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FIFA World Cup Qualifier: India announces 29 probables for camp ahead of Bangladesh game

Indian football team coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday named a 29 probables for a preparatory camp ahead the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh.

PTI
New Delhi 25 September, 2019 00:25 IST

India goalkeeper Gurpreet Sandhu in action against Qatar in the FIFA World Cup qualifier fixture in Doha.   -  SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

PTI
New Delhi 25 September, 2019 00:25 IST

Indian football team coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday named a 29-member probable squad for a preparatory camp ahead the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh.

India held fancied Qatar to a goalless draw in Doha in its last match, after losing to Oman in its campaign opener.

In the 29 probables named, Amarjit Singh Kiyam continued to be absent owing to a injury. whereas Jobby Justin, Michael Soosairaj and Jeje Lalpekhlua weren't included either.

Among other absentees were goalkeeper Vishal Kaith, defensive midfielders Rowllin Borges and Pronay Halder, and defender Salam Ranjan Singh.

Full squad:

Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Kamaljit Singh.

Defenders: Pritam Kotal, Nishu Kumar, Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Adil Khan, Narender, Sarthak Golui, Anas Edathodika, Anwar Ali (Jr.), Mandar Rao Dessai, Subhasish Bose, Jerry Lalrinzuala

Midfielders: Udanta Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Vinit Rai, Anirudh Thapa, Abdul Sahal, Raynier Fernandes, Brandon Fernandes, Halicharan Narzary, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Ashique Kuruniyan

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Balwant Singh, Manvir Singh, Farukh Choudhary

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