DHAKA, March 14, 2025 (BSS) - Midfielder Sohel Rana firmly said if they are able to implement their proper plans in the match, then they have chance to beat India.

"If we are able to implement the proper plans that the coaching staff are giving us for the match, then we'll definitely win against India, Sohel Rana said through a video message during the national team's practice session in Taif today.

He said the players are sound and healthy and the preparation is also going very well.

The midfielder said it was cold in the last few days in Taif and it rained today. I hope we'll be able to adopt the weather after going to Shillong.

Bangladesh national football team assistant coach Hasan Al Mamun said they players focused on defending and pressing and other the technical aspects in the day's session.

They were also focused on how to create block in the match as India has a good attacking structure. Overall, it was good enjoyable session and the every player was hard working and gave their maximum efforts to do the work.

Forwad Arif Hosaain, who was called for the national team camp for the first time, said the training atmosphere is very enjoyable and all are very cooperative in the practice session.

Replying to a question, the young forward said as the practice of national team is always very hard for any new comer, so he is taking it as a challenge for him and upbeat to try his best.

Bangladesh's third round of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers away match against India will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on March 25.