Big Blow To India As Sandesh Jhingan Ruled Out Of CAFA Nations Cup

Last Updated:September 03, 2025, 12:48 IST

Sandesh Jhingan suffered the injury during India's 0-3 defeat to Iran which has ended his CAFA Nations Cup prematurely.

Sandesh Jhigan's exclusion is a big setback for India. (PTI Photo)

Indian star defender Sandesh Jhingan has been ruled out for the remainder of the CAFA Nations Cup matches due to an injury sustained during the team’s 0-3 defeat to Iran.

The loss of the 32-year-old veteran is a significant setback for India as they prepare to face a formidable Afghanistan side in their final Group B match on Thursday.

India currently holds second place in the four-team group with three points from two games, following a thrilling victory against hosts Tajikistan and a defeat to Asian giants and world No. 20 Iran.

Iran tops the group with six points after winning all their matches. India’s chances of advancing in the tournament depend on the outcome of the match against Afghanistan.

“Defender Sandesh Jhingan sustained an injury during India’s CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match against Iran and has been ruled out of the remaining matches. He will return to India today," posted the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on ‘X’.

World No. 133 India had scored through defenders Anwar Ali (5th) and Jhingan (13th) to upset the 106th-ranked Tajikistan in their opening match of the eight-team tournament.

The tournament, primarily featuring Central Asian countries, is crucial for India as they gear up for the Asian Cup qualifying round matches against Singapore on October 9 and 14.

Feroz Khan

Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital...Read More

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September 03, 2025, 12:48 IST

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