With the King's Cup near India has announced its squad which for a surprise is missing skipper Sunil Chhetri.
Sunil Chhetri has been rested during these games so that he can witness the birth of his first child. Although the skipper is missing the King's Cup he is said to be back before the Asia Games.
King’s Cup which is a four-nation tournament will be held at Chiang Mai, Thailand from September 7-10.
In the absence of Sunil Chhetri, Manvir Singh is all set to lead India in these matches.
Although we miss Sunil Chhetri in the squad the Indian team looks strong and ready for the tournament.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Gurmeet Singh.
Defenders: Asish Rai, Nikhil Poojary, Sandesh Jhingan, Anwar Ali, Mehtab Singh, Lalchungnunga, Akash Mishra, Subhasish Bose.
Midfielders: Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Brandon Fernandes, Sahal Abdul Samad, Anirudh Thapa, Rohit Kumar, Ashique Kuruniyan, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte.
Forwards: Manvir Singh, Rahim Ali, Rahul KP.
Head coach: Igor Stimac.
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