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India likely to field weakened football team in Asian games as ISL clubs refuse to release players

Neeladri Bhattacharjee,Amitabha Das Sharma

Sunill Chhetri and Sandesh Jhingan are two senior players set to miss the Asian Games 2022 at Hangzhou.

Durand Cup: Northeast United rides on Jhigan’s own goal to hold FC Goa to 2-2 draw

Sandesh Jhingan in action. (File Photo)

Sunil Chhetri, Jhingan, Sandhu named in Indian men’s football team for Asian Games 2022

Sunil Chhetri, India’s highest international goal scorer, will hope to shine at the Asian Games 2022.

Watch: SAFF final penalty shootout as India beats Kuwait to win cup

India’s goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saves a penalty kick against Kuwait during the final football match of SAFF Championship 2023 at Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru.

How India won the SAFF Championship final: Solid backline, options beyond Chhetri in attack and Sandhu’s golden hands

With the AFC Asian Cup rapidly approaching, India’s SAFF Cup win, beating two strong West Asian nations in Lebanon and Kuwait, will undoubtedly be a positive stepping stone.

Watch: Sandesh Jhingan on India vs Kuwait SAFF final, an evolving Indian defence, growth of Anwar Ali and more

Sandesh Jhingan

Kuwait stands in way as India looks to defend title in SAFF Championship final

India will be playing its ninth consecutive SAFF Championship final, looking to defend the title against Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Sky’s the limit for this team: Jhingan ahead of India’s final against Kuwait in 2023 SAFF Championship

Defender Sandesh Jhingan and assistant coach Mahesh Gawli addressing the media ahead of SAFF Championship 2023 final between India and Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on July 03, 2023.

The boys are playing for coach and country: Mahesh Gawli, after India’s semis win in the SAFF Championship

FILE PHOTO: Indian assistant coach Mahesh Gawli addresses the media on the eve of the SAFF Championship semifinal against Lebanon in Bengaluru on June 30, 2023.

Intercontinental Cup: Indian football headed in right direction, bigger challenges await

Neeladri Bhattacharjee

Lead by example: Sunil Chhetri played a vital role once again with a fine performance capped with the opening goal.

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