Based on the text provided, here are the key details regarding the upcoming football match:
- Matchup: India vs. New Zealand (International friendly)
- Venue: Go Media Stadium, Auckland
- Date: Thursday
- Significance: The two-match series commemorates 100 years of connection between India and New Zealand through sport.
- Rankings: New Zealand is ranked 88th, while India is ranked 138th.
- Squad Updates:
- Notable Omission: Captain and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been dropped.
- New Call-ups: Som Kumar, Ricky Meetei Haobam, Lalremtluanga Fanai, and Tomba Singh Haobam.
- Joining from SAFF Championship: Bijoy Varghese, Muhammad Suhail, and Liston Colaco have left the SAFF tournament to join the senior squad.
- Coach: The squad was named by Khalid Jamil.
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