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Khalid Jamil has announced India's 23-member squad for the CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan, notably excluding veteran striker Sunil Chhetri. Mohun Bagan's players are unavailable, impacting selection. Anwar Ali, Naorem Mahesh Singh, and Jeakson Singh Thounaojam are included. India faces Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan in Group B, with Jamil aiming to improve India's AFC Asian Cup qualifying performance.

Jamil did not say in so many words but made it clear that Chhetri is expected to walk into the national team for the Asian Cup qualifying round matches against Singapore on October 9 (away) and October 14 (home)