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Sunil Chhetri Ends Retirement to Rejoin Indian National Team at 40

The Indian football legend returns to bolster the national squad for crucial Asian Cup qualifiers following a challenging period for the team.

Bhaichung Bhutia weighed in on India's decision to recall Sunil Chhetri from international retirement.
India's Sunil Chhetri is coming out of retirement
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Overview

  • Sunil Chhetri, India's all-time leading scorer, has come out of international retirement less than a year after announcing it.
  • Head coach Manolo Marquez requested Chhetri's return to strengthen the team for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, citing his exceptional form in the Indian Super League.
  • India has struggled offensively since Chhetri's retirement, scoring only three goals across five matches without securing a single victory.
  • The 40-year-old striker will play in two upcoming matches: a friendly against Maldives on March 19 and a must-win qualifier against Bangladesh on March 25.
  • While Chhetri's return provides an immediate boost, critics like Bhaichung Bhutia warn it highlights India's failure to develop younger replacements.