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India, Bangladesh Play Out Goalless Draw In 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

India did not get the start they were looking for in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup third round qualifying match as they played out a goal-less draw against familiar rivals Bangladesh on Tuesday. Bangladesh were slightly the better side in the first half with more attacking moves and corner kicks but without any clear-cut chances. India put up a much better performance in the next 45 minutes, putting Bangladesh under a lot of pressure but the chances were few and far between.

Udanta Singh Replaces Injured Brandon Fernandes In Indian Football Team Ahead Of Bangladesh Match

Key mid-fielder Brandon Fernandes has been released from the Indian team due to an injury ahead of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match against Bangladesh in Shillong on March 25. Winger Udanta Singh has replaced him in the squad. Fernandes picked up the injury during India's 3-0 win over Maldives in an international friendly match on March 19. He slipped on the turf late in the first half and was stretchered out of the field. "Brandon Fernandes has been released from the Indian squad due to an injury he picked up in the match against Maldives. Udanta Singh has joined the Indian camp in Shillong," the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Friday.

Chhetri's return from retirement can brighten India's future, says Noguera

BENGALURU : Sunil Chhetri's decision to come out of retirement to play for India again came as no surprise given the forward's outstanding performances in the Indian Super League this season, Bengaluru FC's Spanish midfielder Alberto Noguera has said.

Sunil Chhetri In Tears After Scoring On Return For Indian Football Team - Watch

The talismanic Sunil Chhetri scored on his international comeback to lead India to a commanding 3-0 victory over Maldives in a football friendly on Wednesday, helping the home side snap their 12-match winless streak that started in November 2023. Rahul Bheke gave India the lead in the 35th minute before Liston Colaco made it 2-0 in the 66th minute. The 40-year-old Chhetri, who returned to the national team after hanging his boots in May last year, made it a memorable day as he scored India's third with a glancing header in the 77th minute for his 95th international goal. Captain Chhetri, who was denied by the Maldives goalkeeper in the 47th minute, was substituted in the 82nd minute.

India vs Maldives Live Streaming International Football Friendly Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs Maldives Live Streaming, International Football Friendly: India face Maldives litmus test at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday ahead of their AFC AFC Asian Cup qualification third-round game against Bangladesh. This game will mark the return of legendary striker Sunil Chhetri, who decided to come out of retirement earlier this month to help the Indian Tigers. Head coach Manolo Marquez also confirmed Chhetri's involvement in the friendly match that will mark his 152nd cap for India. The hosts will be playing in Shillong for the first time ever.

"Maldives Will Be A Good Test": India Defender Rahul Bheke Ahead Of Clash

Indian football team defender Rahul Bheke anticipates a litmus test as the Blue Tigers prepare to face the Maldives in a friendly match before their AFC Asian Cup qualification third-round game against Bangladesh, as per the ISL official website. India's quest to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 will begin against neighbours Bangladesh as both sides will face off in the third-round qualifying fixture. The Blue Tigers will face the Maldives in a one-off friendly prior to that, against whom the hosts target their first win in the Manolo Marquez era. Since taking over the charges as the national team head coach, the Spaniard hasn't managed to get a victory with the national team, with India drawing thrice and suffering one defeat in their last four outings.

All Eyes On Sunil Chhetri's Comeback As India Take On Maldives In Friendly

The returning Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as India face Maldives in an international friendly here on Wednesday, the match serving as a dress rehearsal for the all-important AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh at the same venue in less than a week's time. The 40-year-old Chhetri came out of his international retirement earlier this month to help the team successfully navigate the qualifiers for the continent's top football tournament, starting with the March 25 clash. The preparatory match for Manolo Marquez's side marks a historic moment as the Blue Tigers will play in the football-crazy hill town for the first time.

'National Team Not About...": Manolo Marquez's Big Take On Sunil Chhetris Retirement Return

The Indian senior men's team will face Maldives in a FIFA International Friendly on Wednesday, March 19 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. The game will also be India's all-time top scorer Sunil Chhetri's first match since announcing his return to international football. Head coach Manolo Marquez also confirmed Sunil Chhetri's involvement in the friendly match that will mark his 152nd cap for India and backed his decision to return from retirement by stating his team needs to win games, not develop players. "For sure, Sunil will play some minutes. I don't know whether as a starter or from the bench. We can use six substitutions, so 17 players can play, and I think Sunil will be one of them.

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India, Bangladesh Play Out Goalless Draw In 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

Udanta Singh Replaces Injured Brandon Fernandes In Indian Football Team Ahead Of Bangladesh Match

Chhetri's return from retirement can brighten India's future, says Noguera

Sunil Chhetri In Tears After Scoring On Return For Indian Football Team - Watch

India vs Maldives Live Streaming International Football Friendly Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

"Maldives Will Be A Good Test": India Defender Rahul Bheke Ahead Of Clash

All Eyes On Sunil Chhetri's Comeback As India Take On Maldives In Friendly

'National Team Not About...": Manolo Marquez's Big Take On Sunil Chhetris Retirement Return