Meanwhile the break due to shifting of venue has also helped India’s injured players like Deepak Mondal, Steven Dias, Climax Lawrence and NP Pradeep to recover. The only player ruled out is Mahesh Gawli, who is still nursing a knee injury. However, a dry turf will also be an advantage for Tajikistan, who are known for their short passes. They had held India 1-1 in a group stage encounter played under similar conditions.