India’s coach: No big deal if we lose to Malaysia


PETALING JAYA: India will not press the panic button if they do not reach the final of the Merdeka Tournament. After all, their main objective is the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

But it will not stop them from giving that extra effort when they take on Harimau Malaya in the opening game at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil today.

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