Overview
- Coach Manolo Marquez revealed the 28-member roster on May 28, combining four goalkeepers with a mix of seasoned internationals and new faces.
- Twenty-year-old forward Suhail Ahmad Bhat earned his first national call-up while defender Anwar Ali returns after recovering from a hamstring injury.
- The Blue Tigers wrapped up six days of training in Kolkata and claimed victories in practice matches on May 26 (2-1) and May 27 (3-0).
- India leaves for a June 4 friendly at Thammasat Stadium in Thailand before travelling to Hong Kong for the June 10 AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier.
- Placed in Group C with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Singapore, India seeks to rebound from failing to score or earn a point at the 2023 Asian Cup.