India and Bangladesh Stumble to Goalless Draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifier

Sunil Chhetri's return and Hamza Choudhury's debut fail to inspire as both teams struggle to capitalize on opportunities in Shillong.

India and Bangladesh opened their Group C campaign for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers with a 0-0 draw in Shillong on March 25, 2025.
Despite high expectations, Sunil Chhetri's return from retirement and Hamza Choudhury's debut for Bangladesh had limited impact on the match's outcome.
India's defensive errors and missed chances, including a rare misstep by Chhetri late in the game, highlighted their ongoing struggles under coach Manolo Marquez.
Bangladesh, bolstered by Choudhury's presence, created key opportunities but failed to convert, leaving coach Javier Cabrera both encouraged and disappointed.
Both teams remain in contention for qualification but face significant challenges in upcoming fixtures against Singapore and Hong Kong.