Overview
- India will face Bangladesh in Dhaka on November 18 in an AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round Qualifier at the National Stadium.
- The squad will assemble in Bengaluru on November 6 and is scheduled to travel to Dhaka on November 15 for final preparations.
- Mohammed Sanan moves up from the U23s into the senior probables, joining established names such as Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sandesh Jhingan and Lallianzuala Chhangte.
- Veteran forward Sunil Chhetri is not included in the 23 probables, and no Mohun Bagan Super Giant players such as Sahal Abdul Samad or Liston Colaco are listed.
- Some outlets characterize India as out of contention for qualification, framing the fixture as a chance to rebuild confidence after recent struggles against Singapore.