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Gurpreet Singh Dropped as Khalid Jamil Names 23-Member India Squad for New Zealand
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What Happened?
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been excluded from India's 23-member squad for the upcoming friendlies against New Zealand. Khalid Jamil announced the squad on November 6, 2026.
Key points
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was dropped after India's 0-4 loss to Brazil.
- Hrithik Tiwari, Som Kumar, and Vishal Kaith are the selected goalkeepers.
- India will play New Zealand on November 12 and 15, 2026.
- Three players from the SAFF Championship will join the squad.
- Farukh Choudhary, Noufal PN, and Hmingthanmawia Ralte have been released from the squad.
Key insights
- Khalid Jamil aims to strengthen the team ahead of the World Cup preparations.
- The exclusion of Gurpreet Singh may impact team morale and dynamics.
- The upcoming matches serve as a crucial test for the team's resilience.
Why it matters
The squad changes reflect India's strategy to improve performance ahead of challenging matches.
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Source
India Today
