Shillong, May 14: Meghalaya midfielder Ricky John Shabong has earned a place on the probable list for the Indian senior men’s football team ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup, scheduled to be held in London later this month.
India head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 28-member provisional squad for the four-nation tournament, which will include India, Nigeria, Jamaica and Zimbabwe. The final 23-member squad for the tournament will be announced before the team leaves for London on May 24.
The Blue Tigers are expected to gather in Bengaluru for a brief preparatory camp after the conclusion of the 2025-26 Indian Super League season on May 21.
Shabong, 23, who plays as a midfielder for Punjab FC, has been a regular fixture for the club since joining them in the 2023-24 season.
Over the last two ISL campaigns, he has made 45 appearances for Punjab FC.
Although Ricky is yet to make his senior international debut, he has previously represented India in the age-group category and is considered one of Meghalaya’s promising footballers.
