Guwahati, May 23 -- Parthib Sundar Gogoi, a talented young footballer from Assam, has been named in the 29-player probable squad for the India Under-23 men's national team. The team will travel to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, next month for an exposure tour.

Parthib is 22 years old and plays as a forward for NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League. In the 2024-25 season, he played 22 matches, scoring two goals and making three assists. Last season, he had an even better record with five goals and four assists in 17 games.

The Under-23 team coach, Naushad Moosa, announced the squad on Thursday. Two more players from NorthEast United, midfielders Macarton Louis Nickson and Huidrom Thoi Singh, were also selected.

During the tour, the team...