India's defender Anwar Ali urges teammates to fill the void left by injured Sandesh Jhingan ahead of the Oman match. The Blue Tigers aim to secure third place in their maiden CAFA Nations Cup campaign despite defensive challenges.
Khalid Jamil's first match as India head coach ended with a 2-1 win over Tajikistan. The victory highlights India's defensive strength and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's crucial saves under pressure.