Kolkata, May 20 -- The Indian senior men's team kicked off their preparations for the June
FIFA International Window with a first training session here.
India will face Thailand in a friendly in Pathum Thani on June 4 before the all-important AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Hong Kong in Kowloon City on June 10.
Out of the 28 probables called up by head coach Manolo Marquez, 26 trained on the first day. Defender Rahul Bheke, who became a father recently, will join on May 23. Midfielder Ashique Kuruniyan is suffering from illness and will begin training with the Blue Tigers on May 21. India
will travel to Thailand on May 28.
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