Indian football head coach Igor Stimac announced a 23-member squad for the World Cup Qualifier against Qatar on June 11, excluding defensive veterans Subhasish Bose, Amey Ranawade, and Lalchungnunga. This marks India’s first match after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, who last played in a goalless draw against Kuwait on June 6. Jay Gupta is set to debut. India, with five points, trails Qatar’s 13 in Group A. A win against Qatar is crucial for India to advance to the third round. The squad, traveling to Doha, includes key players like Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Anirudh Thapa, and Manvir Singh.
India Names Squad for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Qatar
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