Published 18:05 IST, November 13th 2019
World Cup Qualifiers: Afghanistan vs India schedule and live streaming details
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: "The climatic condition in Dushanbe is very different from what we have experienced in India at this time," Igor Stimac to PTI.
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Afghanistan will host India for their Group E, Round 2 World Cup Qualifier clash. The hosts are currently on the third spot of the table with two wins in three games so far. As for India, they are fourth in the table with just two points to their name. The 'Blue Tigers' shared the spoils in back-to-back games against Qatar and Bangladesh. Igor Stimac's team lost their opening match against Oman.
Afghanistan vs India schedule and live streaming details
Competition: 2022 World Cup Qualifiers
Date and Time: November 14, 2019, 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Central Republican Stadium
Where to Watch: Star Sports Network and Hotstar Premium
World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac's interview with PTI about the clash
However, the match is not going to be an easy task for India as it is going to be played on astroturf and sub-zero temperature. "The climatic condition in Dushanbe is very different from what we have experienced in India at this time. It's very cold and mercury level drops to closer to sub-zero," Igor Stimac told PTI in an interview. According to Stimac, a win against Afghanistan will help India build momentum. "We have improved a lot since our first game (against Oman). We can show what we are capable of without our key players sometimes (defender Sandesh Jhingan and midfielder Rowlin Borges). The result against Afghanistan in Dushanbe will have a major impact on the entire team. A win will boost our confidence by manifold before we head to Muscat," said Igor Stimac.
Updated 19:19 IST, November 13th 2019