Updated March 24th 2025, 23:03 IST
India will face Bangladesh in an AFC Asin Cup Qualifying match in Shillong on Tuesday. The Blue Tigers need to finish at the top of the table in order to participate in the marquee event in Saudi Arabia.
The Indian football team endured a tough 2024 as they failed to muster a single win last year. The win against Maldives in the last game proved to be India's first win under Manolo Marquez and they need to do it on a regular basis as it stands.
Sunil Chhetri's return to the national team could prove to be a very shrewd move. India lacked a potent goalscorer and Sunil's return has certainly bolstered Manolo's squad. The likes of Ayush Dev Chhetri, Valpuia and Liston Colaco impressed in the last game and they are expected to feature from the start.
Bangladesh included their star player Hamza Choudhury in the squad and then the Sheffield United midfielder is set to make his debut against India. The Blue Tigers don't boast a good record against Bangladesh in recent times and the neighbours will try to inflict a rare defeat.
India Predicted XI
Vishal Kaith; Valpuia, Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhasish Bose; Suresh Singh, Apuia Ralte; Naorem Mahesh Singh, Farukh Choudhary, Liston Colaco; Sunil Chhetri.
Bangladesh Predicted XI
Mitul Marma (GK); Saad Uddin, Shakil Hossain, Topu Barman, Isa Faysal; Mohammad Ridoy, Jamal Bhuyan; Mohammad Rakib Hossain, Hamza Choudhury, Shaikh Morsalin; Mohammad Ibrahim.
How to watch the live telecast of India vs Bangladesh AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers?
The India vs Bangladesh AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers will have a live telecast on Star Sports Network. The match will start at 7 PM IST.
How to watch the live streaming of India vs Bangladesh AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers?
The India vs Bangladesh AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers will have a live streaming on JioHotstar. The match will start at 7 PM IST.
Amrinder Singh, Gurmeet Singh, Vishal Kaith, Asish Rai, Boris Singh Thangjam, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Hmingthanmawia, Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Roshan Singh Naorem, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhasish Bose, Ashique Kuruniyan, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh, Brison Fernandes, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Lalengmawia, Liston Colaco, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Sunil Chhetri, Farukh Choudhary, Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh, Macarton Louis Jackson.
Bangladesh squad for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Mitul Marma, Sujon Hossain, Mehdi Hasan Srabon, Shakil Ahad, Shakil Hossain, Rahmat Mia, Isa Faisal, Mohammad Tajuddin, Tariq Raihan Kazi, Topu Barma, Saad Uddin, Sushanto Tripura, Mohammad Ridoy, Papon Singh, Syed Shah Quazem Kirmanee, Md Sohel Rana, Sohel Rana, Chandon Roy, Mojibar Rahman Jony, Shekh Morsalin, Jamal Bhuyan, Hamza Dewan Chowdhury, Foysal Ahmed Fahim, Rakib Hossain, Shahriar Emon, Mohammad Ibrahim, Arif Hossain, Al Amin, Piash Ahmad Nova, Fahamedul Islam.
Published March 24th 2025, 23:03 IST