India v England: Match 4 of Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad

India face England in Match 4 of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Friday, October 23, as the Indian men's team begins its campaign in the tournament.

India enter the competition having won gold at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating Iran in the final, but the squad named for this event differs from that success as several established players have been rested to provide opportunities for younger players. Surjeet Singh has been appointed captain, with Naveen Kumar named as his deputy. With major rivals Iran and Chinese Taipei not taking part, India are regarded as one of the favourites, though the selectors have opted for a refreshed group. Kabaddi followers in India are expected to watch the opening-day contest closely.

Match: India vs England, Match 4 of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026.

Match Date: Friday, October 23.

Venue: Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad.

India's 14-man squad for the fixture is: Surjeet Singh (C), Ajit Pawar, Parvesh Bhainswal, Shubham Shinde, Yogesh Dahiya, Nitesh Kumar, Deepak Sankar, Sachin Tanwar, Naveen Kumar, Pankaj Mohite, Aditya Shinde, Shivam Patare, Bharat Hooda, Neeraj Narwal.

The England roster named for the match is: Felix Li (C), Milan Kaushal, Nayan Yuvraj Paresh Dabhi, Ahrujan Raghunathan, Alvin Jaison, George Wellington, Jai Patel, Kashyap Vijay Kumar, Mahesh Popat, Ahilan Parthipan, Nithushan Kohilathas, Yuvraj Pandeya; Felix Li is listed as captain.

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This fixture is India's opening match of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 and will determine the first step in their tournament campaign.