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India triumphed over Tajikistan 2-1 in the CAFA Nations Cup opener, marking a successful debut for coach Khalid Jamil. Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan scored early, while goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's stellar performance, including a penalty save, secured the win. Despite a strong defensive stance, Jhingan emphasized the need for improvement before facing Iran.

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.