New Delhi, July 1 -- The countdown to the 135th edition of the Durand Cup gathered further momentum as the Durand Cup Organising Committee announced the 24 participating teams across the tournament's five host cities and confirmed the host city match windows, according to a release.

The tournament will commence in Kolkata on July 25 before travelling across the five host cities over the following four weeks, culminating with the final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on August 23.

Hosted across Kolkata, Ranchi, Imphal, Guwahati and Shillong, this year's edition will once again bring together a blend of India's leading clubs, Services teams, emerging sides and international participation, continuing the tournament's tradition of...