Vineet Rai has been called up to the national squad as a replacement for midfielder Dhanapal Ganesh, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Thursday.
Ganesh, who is suffering from typhoid, has been unable to attend the national camp for the Hero Intercontinental Cup that started in Mumbai on Wednesday.
This is the first time that Rai has been included in the senior India squad. The 20-year-old midfielder from Assam represents Delhi Dynamos in the Indian Super League (ISL). He has seven caps for the India U-23 squad, having made his debut in 2015.
The summoned players assembled for the camp in Mumbai on Wednesday while players from Bengaluru FC will join them on Friday after finishing their club commitments for the AFC Cup.
Hosts India will kick-off their campaign in the inaugural edition of the Hero Intercontinental Cup at the Mumbai Football Arena on June 1.
The Indians will face Chinese Taipei in their campaign opener. The tournament will also feature New Zealand and Kenya.
--IANS
ajb/VM
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app