In the build-up to the AFC Asian Cup 2019 that will be held in UAE in January, India's Group A rivals - UAE, Bahrain and Thailand - have been in action in the latest international break.
We also look at what Jordan have been up to as the middle-eastern country hosts India in the subsequent international window, in November.
UAE
After earning a 1-1 draw with Honduras last week, UAE went down to another Latin American side, Venezuela 2-0 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Stadium in Barcelona on Tuesday.
Alberto Zaccheroni persisted with a 4-3-3 formation but Luis Mago's first-minute strike from Romulo Otero's through ball put The Whites on the backfoot from the get-go.