Overview

• Jamil’s first squad features a recall for goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and includes late arrivals Anwar Ali, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Jeakson Singh and Jithin MS.
• Sunil Chhetri was left out by design for this preparatory event, with Jamil calling him a “legend” and keeping the door open for future selection.
• No Mohun Bagan Super Giant players were named after the club withheld seven due to the event falling outside the FIFA window.
• India are in Group B and face Tajikistan on August 29, Iran on September 1 and Afghanistan on September 4 in Hisor/Dushanbe.
• Jamil said players remain focused despite uncertainty around the ISL season, framing CAFA as a tune-up for the October qualifiers.