Hamza Choudhury was named in the starting XI for Bangladesh in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture against India, with regular captain Jamal Bhuiyan kept on the bench.
Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera opted for 4-2-3-1 formation with Hamza and Mohammad Hridoy slotted as double pivot in front of four defenders — Saad Uddin, Tapu Barman, Tariq Kazi and Shakil Ahad Topu,
In front of Hamza and Hridoy are Shahriar Emon, Sheikh Morsalin and Mujibor Rahman Jonny. Rakib Hossain will play as a lone striker, according to the formation provided from the team management in Shillong.
Mitul Marma will stand between the sticks.
The match will get underway at 7:30pm Bangladesh time.
Bangladesh XI: Mitul Marma; Saad Uddin, Topu Barman, Tariq Kazi, Shakil Ahad Topu; Hamza Choudhury, Mohammad Hridoy; Shahriar Emon, Sheikh Morsalin, Mujibor Rahman Jonny; Rakib Hossain.
India XI: Vishal Kaith; Rahul Bheke, Subahashish Bose, Sandesh Jhingan (C), Liston Colaco, Farukh Choudhury, Udanta Singh Kumam, Sunil Chhetri, Ayush Chhetri, Lalengmawia Apuia, Roris Singh Thangjam
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Hamza Choudhury was named in the starting XI for Bangladesh in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture against India, with regular captain Jamal Bhuiyan kept on the bench.
Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera opted for 4-2-3-1 formation with Hamza and Mohammad Hridoy slotted as double pivot in front of four defenders — Saad Uddin, Tapu Barman, Tariq Kazi and Shakil Ahad Topu,
In front of Hamza and Hridoy are Shahriar Emon, Sheikh Morsalin and Mujibor Rahman Jonny. Rakib Hossain will play as a lone striker, according to the formation provided from the team management in Shillong.
Mitul Marma will stand between the sticks.
The match will get underway at 7:30pm Bangladesh time.
Bangladesh XI: Mitul Marma; Saad Uddin, Topu Barman, Tariq Kazi, Shakil Ahad Topu; Hamza Choudhury, Mohammad Hridoy; Shahriar Emon, Sheikh Morsalin, Mujibor Rahman Jonny; Rakib Hossain.
India XI: Vishal Kaith; Rahul Bheke, Subahashish Bose, Sandesh Jhingan (C), Liston Colaco, Farukh Choudhury, Udanta Singh Kumam, Sunil Chhetri, Ayush Chhetri, Lalengmawia Apuia, Roris Singh Thangjam
footballBangladeshindiaAFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2027
