India name second string 28-member squad for SAFF Championships, to begin campaign against Pakistan
India Names 28-Member Second-String Squad for SAFF Championships India has named a 28-member second-string squad for the SAFF Championships, with the team set to begin i...
By IGR Desk•Published Oct 31, 2026, 03:38 AM
Source: hindustantimes.com
India has named a 28-member second-string squad for the SAFF Championships, with the team set to begin its campaign against Pakistan.
Goalkeepers included in squad
The goalkeeping group listed for the tournament comprises Arsh Anwer Shaikh, Mohanraj K and Priyansh Dubey.
The squad announcement establishes India's initial roster for the regional championship and sets up a Pakistan fixture as the opening point of its campaign. The available announcement identifies the squad as a second-string selection but provides no further details about the remaining members or the match schedule.
India's tournament campaign
India's first assignment will come against Pakistan in the SAFF Championships. The fixture gives the squad an immediate competitive start, while the announcement confirms the size and nature of India's tournament group.
Beyond the three named goalkeepers, additional squad information was not provided in the source material.