India name 28-man squad for SAFF Championship, open against Pakistan

Defending champions India have named a 28-member squad for the SAFF Championship in Dhaka from November 5 to 17, with India U23 coach Naushad Moosa in charge. India, in Group B, face Pakistan on November 5 and Maldives on November 11, both at 3 pm IST. They are chasing a record-extending 10th title after winning the 2023 edition against Kuwait.