Key Highlights
- This is not the first time the women’s team’s preparations have come under scrutiny.
- Before the start of the tournament, India were reportedly set to play 10-12 international friendlies and five to seven matches with domestic teams.
- But according to a report in ESPN, since qualifying for the tournament, the team has played only three international matches, one against Iran and two against Nepal in October, and failed to register a win. This is the first time in 43 years that the Blue Tigresses are back in the continent’s most premier competition. India will first play Vietnam at Perth Rectangular Stadium on March 4. Thereafter, they will square off against Japan at the same venue on March 7. The final match will be against Chinese Taipei at Western Sydney Stadium on March 10. India at AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026Goalkeepers: Panthoi Chanu Elangbam, Shreya Hooda, Sowmiya Narayanasamy. Defenders: Astam Oraon, Juli Kishan, Martina Thokchom, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Sanju Yadav, Sarita Yumnam, Shilky Devi Hemam, Sushmita Lepcha, Sweety Devi Ngangbam. Midfielders: Aveka Singh, Babina Devi Lisham, Jasoda Munda, Sanfida Nongrum, Sangita Basfore. Forwards: Grace Dangmei, Kaviya Pakkirisamy, Lynda Kom Serto, Malavika Prasad, Manisha Kalyan, Pyari Xaxa, Rimpa Haldar, Soumya Guguloth, Karishma Shirvoikar*. Anju Tamang was replaced by Karishma Shirvoikar.*Latest News worldDubai News Now: Iran Fires Barrage of Ballistic Missiles at UAE, Doha Rocked by Explosionsworld'Depart Now': Americans Urged To Leave 14 Countries Immediately Amid Iran Conflict | Complete ListspiritualRamadan Sehri Time Today: City-Wise Timings For Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Hyderabad And More (3 March)worldIs Trump Using War With Iran to Bury the Epstein Files?worldEvin Tehran Explosions: Israel Launches Fresh Wave of Air Strikessports'Seam Like Shami, Reverse Swing and Test Ready': Auqib Nabi Deserves India Cap, Believes J&K Coach | EXCLUSIVEworldCENTCOM Shares Gulf of Oman Update: 'Iranian Navy Had 11 Ships, Now They Have...'worldWhat Happens if Strait of Hormuz is Closed?
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