India men’s national team head coach Manolo Marquez has announced a 28-member list of probables for the Blue Tigers’ upcoming fixtures during the FIFA international window in June.

India began their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round qualifiers in March with a 0-0 draw against Bangladesh. The other match in Group C — between Hong Kong and Singapore — also ended goalless, leaving all four teams with one point each.

The Blue Tigers are now set to begin their preparation for their second match of the Asian Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong.

The selected players will assemble in Kolkata on May 18 for a 10-day training camp. Following that, the team will travel to Bangkok to take on Thailand in a FIFA International Friendly on June 4, as part of their build-up to the qualifiers.

After the friendly, the Blue Tigers will head to Hong Kong for their qualification round match on June 10.

Among the group, there is a first call-up for FC Goa goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari. Mohun Bagan Super Giant forward Suhail Ahmad Bhat and Punjab FC's Nikhil Prabhu. Meanwhile, East Bengal FC defender Anwar Ali returns to the national setup after recovering from injury.

Blue Tigers’ 28-member probables for Kolkata camp:

Goalkeepers: Hrithik Tiwari, Vishal Kaith, Gurmeet Singh Chahal, Amrinder Singh.

Defenders: Naorem Roshan Singh, Rahul Bheke, Konsham Chinglensana Singh, Anwar Ali, Thangjam Boris Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Asish Rai, Subhasish Bose, Mehtab Singh, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Nikhil Prabhu.

Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes.

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Head Coach: Manolo Márquez

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