India vs Iraq Kings Cup 2023 Live Score: Iraq On Attack As India Struggle To Keep Possession

07.09.2023 - 10:41 sports.ndtv.com

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Ranked 99th in the FIFA Rankings, India will make its fourth appearance in the King's Cup, and first since 2019. However, Igor Stimac's men will be without the services of Sunil Chhetri, who is out of action due to personal reasons.

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As part of their preparation for the upcoming Asian Games, the Indian football team looks to gear up in the best possible fashion in the King's Cup 2023. The Indian team, without the services of skipper Sunil Chhetri, will be up against Iraq in the 4-team tournament on Thursday. Chhetri was instrumental in the Indian team's triumph at the Intercontinental Cup and the SAFF Championship but he has taken some personal time off after his wife gave birth to their son.

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