Sunil Chhetri is Best and Wants to Be The Best Every Single Day: Sahal Abdul Samad
4 years, 3 months ago

Sunil Chhetri is Best and Wants to Be The Best Every Single Day: Sahal Abdul Samad

News 18  

Footballer Sahal Abdul Samad has heaped praise on Sunil Chhetri, saying the talismanic India captain is the “best in India” and that “he wants to be the best every single day”. “If I have to choose one thing about him, it will be Chhetri bhai’s positive mindset — to be the best every day. Everybody knows he’s the best in India, but he still wants to be the best every single day,” Sahal stated in a live chat with AIFF TV on Wednesday. The 23-year-old midfielder, who was named the AIFF Emerging Men’s Player of the Year 2018-19 last year, took his senior team bow against Curacao in the King’s Cup 2019 and since then, he has gone on to become a key figure in the Indian midfield.

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No wins, no Sunil Chhetri, what’s next? A team in the doldrums for Indian football
1 month ago

No wins, no Sunil Chhetri, what’s next? A team in the doldrums for Indian football

The Hindu  

At times, the lows in sports are so low that they evoke pity rather than optimism. With India having no wins and also losing the Intercontinental Cup crown this calendar year, along with facing a future without its record goalscorer Sunil Chhetri, the football scene in the country has never been grimmer. The final act of this dismal saga unfolded …

Sunil Chhetri interview: Early identification of good players crucial for Indian football
1 month ago

Sunil Chhetri interview: Early identification of good players crucial for Indian football

Hindustan Times  

For India’s football standards to improve, it is important to find talented footballers at the age of six or so and get them to train in good academies with adequate facilities. Schools also have to play a role by increasing the number of weekly PE periods, said Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri. Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri Excerpts… India’s ranking …

Bengaluru FC Captain Sunil Chhetri: Indian Super League Has Been One of the Most Important Tournaments in My Lifetime
4 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru FC Captain Sunil Chhetri: Indian Super League Has Been One of the Most Important Tournaments in My Lifetime

News 18  

Bengaluru FC skipper Sunil Chhetri hailed the Indian Super League as one of the most important tournaments he has participated in, ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 campaign of the competition. It has grown outstandingly well from an eight-club two-month-long league to now running for the whole year, with the talents that it has produced,” Chhetri said whilst speaking …

Post retirement from India duty, Sunil Chhetri looks to restore lost glory of Bengaluru FC
6 months ago

Post retirement from India duty, Sunil Chhetri looks to restore lost glory of Bengaluru FC

The Hindu  

Having retired from international football, Sunil Chhetri’s focus now turns to representing his club, Bengaluru FC. Chhetri’s status as fan favourite remains undiminished, as he received the loudest cheers in the club’s open training session at Bangalore Football Stadium here on Sunday. Chhetri was happy that his good friend Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team fulfilled a dream by …

The joy and the sadness of Chhetri
7 months ago

The joy and the sadness of Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

Just a few days ago, on June 6, the 39-year-old Sunil Chhetri played his last match for India. He retired as India’s highest goal scorer, most capped player and for a team that often struggled to score, he was the inspiration, the creator and the finisher all in one. As he stepped out to play for India one last time, …

Chhetri’s relentless pursuit to elevate India’s standard
7 months ago

Chhetri’s relentless pursuit to elevate India’s standard

The Hindu  

The onset of old age often marks the beginning of an existential crisis. Sunil Chhetri’s time in international football, which ended on Thursday with the 0-0 draw against Kuwait in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification game, will go down as one of the few that militated against this accepted idea. He was the captain for a dozen years, carrying …

Watch: Sunil Chhetri breaks down as India teammates give him guard of honour after farewell game
7 months ago

Watch: Sunil Chhetri breaks down as India teammates give him guard of honour after farewell game

Firstpost  

Sunil Chhetri, 39, played his final match for India, ending a remarkable 19-year career during which he made a record 151 appearances and scored 94 goals. A tarful Sunil Chhetri reacts as he is given a guard of honour by his India teammates after his farwell match in Kolkata on Thursday. Image: X /@IndianFootball Sunil Chhetri could not control his …

Sunil Chhetri Gets Guard Of Honour From India Teammates In Farewell Match; Parents, Wife, Break Down In Tears
7 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Gets Guard Of Honour From India Teammates In Farewell Match; Parents, Wife, Break Down In Tears

ABP News  

It was an emotional evening at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata as Sunil Chhetri-led Team India took on Kuwait in Kolkata on Thursday with the match being the Indian captain's final outing in Indian colours. Although it wasn't the result that India wanted with the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers ending in a goalless draw and even Chhetri failing …

Sunil Chhetri retires from international football as fourth highest goal-scorer
7 months ago

Sunil Chhetri retires from international football as fourth highest goal-scorer

Live Mint  

Thousands cheered a tearful Sunil Chhetri off the pitch after his last match for India on Thursday, bringing to a close an international career which put him among the world's all-time leading scorers. Nearly 59,000 fans came to watch the captain's swan song in Kolkata -- a 0-0 draw against Kuwait in a World Cup qualifier -- a remarkable turnout …

Emotional Sunil Chhetri bows out with Kuwait draw in FIFA World Cup qualifiers
7 months ago

Emotional Sunil Chhetri bows out with Kuwait draw in FIFA World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Thousands cheered a tearful Sunil Chhetri off the pitch after his last match on June 6, bringing to a close an international career which put him among the world’s all-time leading scorers. Nearly 59,000 fans came to watch the captain’s swan song in Kolkata — a 0-0 draw against Kuwait in a World Cup qualifier — a remarkable turnout in …

Thank You, Sunil Chhetri: Fans Bring Out Spectacular Tifos For Captain Fantastic On His Farewell Appearance For India, Pictures Go Viral
7 months ago

Thank You, Sunil Chhetri: Fans Bring Out Spectacular Tifos For Captain Fantastic On His Farewell Appearance For India, Pictures Go Viral

ABP News  

Sunil Chhetri walked out for India one final time during the Blue Tigers' FIFA World Cup Qualifiers fixture against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday. While he could not score in his farewell match which ended goalless, it was an emotional moment for Chhetri as well as the football fans who welcomed captain fantastic into the …

What makes Sunil Chhetri an exception in Indian football?
7 months ago

What makes Sunil Chhetri an exception in Indian football?

Firstpost  

As India captain Sunil Chhetri prepares to bid adieu to international football after a memorable 19-year career, we take a look at the secrets to his success. The end of India’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait will also bring curtains down on Sunil Chhetri’s 19-year-old international career. Even if the Blue Tigers fail to achieve ‘Mission 3rd Round’ …

FIFA World Cup: All about Sunil Chhetri who is set to retire after qualifier match against Kuwait today
7 months ago

FIFA World Cup: All about Sunil Chhetri who is set to retire after qualifier match against Kuwait today

Live Mint  

Indian legend Sunil Chhetri is set to bid farewell to international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Kuwait today i.e. Ahead of today's match, Real Madrid's midfielder Luka Modric has also sent a special message for Sunil Chhetri. In a post shared by India Senior Football Team coach Igor Stimac, Modric said, “Hi Sunil, I want to …

Kishore Kumar, Kabini, ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ and the importance of being Sunil Chhetri
7 months ago

Kishore Kumar, Kabini, ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ and the importance of being Sunil Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

I had settled into my seat when I noticed a member of the flight crew looking quizzically at me. I have heard some say, “the moment I saw him I knew a great actor had arrived.” I cannot but laugh.” Like Uttam’s early years, the first few years in Kolkata were unremarkable for Chhetri but even then he believed in …

WATCH: Sunil Chhetri breaks down in tears after farewell game for India vs Kuwait in FIFA WC Qualifiers
7 months ago

WATCH: Sunil Chhetri breaks down in tears after farewell game for India vs Kuwait in FIFA WC Qualifiers

India TV News  

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri walked into the sunset after gracing the field for 19 years in his illustrious career for the national team. Chhetri has decided to call it time to his India career with his final game coming against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. An emotional Chhetri trudged …

Onus on other players to take up mantle after Sunil Chhetri retires: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
7 months, 1 week ago

Onus on other players to take up mantle after Sunil Chhetri retires: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Hindustan Times  

India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Friday said that other players will have to step up and take the national team forward after the retirement of talismanic captain and striker Sunil Chhetri. Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu The team assembled in Kolkata for training ahead of its must-win World Cup qualifier against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium on …

Elite scoring company: Ronaldo, Messi and soon to retire Indian legend Sunil Chhetri
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Elite scoring company: Ronaldo, Messi and soon to retire Indian legend Sunil Chhetri

Associated Press  

Indian soccer legend Sunil Chhetri is in elite company — of those still playing, only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with 128 and 106 respectively, have scored more international goals than Chhetri. “It was not that I was feeling tired,” Chhetri, who had a short spell in the United States with the MLS’s Kansas City Wizards in 2010, said in …

Sunil Chhetri retires: Former India captain Shanmugam Venkatesh recalls Chhetri’s debut, lauds dedication
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri retires: Former India captain Shanmugam Venkatesh recalls Chhetri’s debut, lauds dedication

The Hindu  

Former India captain Shanmugam Venkatesh paid rich tributes to Sunil Chhetri after he announced his international retirement on Thursday. “Sunil made his India team debut when I was the National team captain. “Sunil Chhetri’s biggest quality is his longevity and consistency as a playing member of the national team. Sunil possessed that professional acumen when he gradually positioned himself as …

Sunil Chhetri announces retirement; Best career moments of the Indian football legend in pictures
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri announces retirement; Best career moments of the Indian football legend in pictures

The Hindu  

Chhetri made his senior India debut against Pakistan on 12 June 2005 in Quetta. Chhetri contributed to India’s victorious 2011 SAFF Championship campaign with his seven goals. Chhetri topped the goal-scorer’s chart with four goals to his name aiding India win the 2012 Nehru Cup. As a captain, Chhetri led India to the 2015 SAFF Championship triumph scoring joint- most …

Sunil Chhetri's Retirement Announcement: Virat Kohli, BCCI React; Tributes Flood Social Media
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri's Retirement Announcement: Virat Kohli, BCCI React; Tributes Flood Social Media

ABP News  

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri announced on Thursday that he will retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match against Kuwait, set to take place in Kolkata on June 6. pic.twitter.com/xwXbDi95WV — Sunil Chhetri May 16, 2024 Admirers Of Sunil Chhetri Pour Social Media With Reactions Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli and Indian cricket's apex body, the …

Sunil Chhetri: Captain, Leader, Legend
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri: Captain, Leader, Legend

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri called time on his international career as he took to social media to announce that the joint FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup Qualifier match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6 will be his last for the Blue Tigers. Scoring 94 in 150 matches, Chhetri is the third most prolific scorer in international football among active …

'My Brother, Proud': Virat Kohli, BCCI, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Join in to Congratulate Sunil Chhetri's Stellar International Career
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'My Brother, Proud': Virat Kohli, BCCI, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Join in to Congratulate Sunil Chhetri's Stellar International Career

News 18  

As the announcement of Sunil Chhetri’s retirement from International football has taken social media by storm, some big accounts on social media have given their reactions to the news. Explore the complete IPL 2024 Schedule, IPL 2024 Points Table and players with the Most Sixes, Most Fours and Most Fifties in IPL 2024 The Board of Control for Cricket in …

Sunil Chhetri to retire after World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri to retire after World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6

The Hindu  

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6, bringing the curtains down on a glorious two-decade career. pic.twitter.com/xwXbDi95WV — Sunil Chhetri May 16, 2024 India are currently second in Group A with four points, behind leaders Qatar. "The match …

Sunil Chhetri Set To Retire From International Football After India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri Set To Retire From International Football After India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

ABP News  

Sunil Chhetri Announces Retirement: Sunil Chhetri, the legendary Indian football player, has announced retirement from international football after an illustrious career. The veteran football player has decided that the forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualification game between India and Kuwait on June 6 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata will mark his final appearance for the Indian national team. pic.twitter.com/xwXbDi95WV …

Sunil Chhetri, Indian football team captain, announces retirement; World Cup qualifier against Kuwait to be his swansong
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri, Indian football team captain, announces retirement; World Cup qualifier against Kuwait to be his swansong

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Chhetri, India's most decorated footballer, has announced his retirement from international football. Chhetri, 39, made the announcement through a video on social media platform X, mentioning that India's upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifier game against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6 will be his last. India's game against Kuwait is a must-win to stay in contention for a World …

Who can succeed Sunil Chhetri as India’s striker — a deep dive into what the numbers say
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Who can succeed Sunil Chhetri as India’s striker — a deep dive into what the numbers say

The Hindu  

The inability to score goals has been the Indian football team’s Achilles heel for quite some time now. Hardly any...”India coach Igor Stimac said during the Asian Cup ISL teams have started Indians as one or both strikers in about one-fourth of their games this season. A very happy 21st birthday to @ChennaiyinFC's rising star Rahim Ali 🥳🎂🎊#LetsFootballpic.twitter.com/oa3LHASSXS — Indian …

'Rohit Sharma takes no nonsense. If they try to be flashy...': Shastri on India’s ‘best bowling attack in 50 years’
1 year, 1 month ago

'Rohit Sharma takes no nonsense. If they try to be flashy...': Shastri on India’s ‘best bowling attack in 50 years’

Hindustan Times  

‘Batters win you matches, but it is the bowlers who win you a tournament’. India are yet to make it through to the final, let alone win the 2023 World Cup, but their outright dominance in the home event, where they remain the only unbeaten side so far, winning all eight of their league games, has been down to their …

Sunil Chhetri Says 'Will be Humongous When India Qualify for World Cup'
1 year, 2 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Says 'Will be Humongous When India Qualify for World Cup'

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri, who is third in the list of active footballers who have scored most goals in international matches, harbours hope to lead India to the FIFA World Cup. His eyes light up and a broad grin spreads across his face as he considers the prospect of India making history and qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first …

Sunil Chhetri's off-field efforts to make a difference
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunil Chhetri's off-field efforts to make a difference

Hindustan Times  

When it comes to Indian football, Sunil Chhetri has undoubtedly been the most prominent figure for over a decade now. On Friday, the All India Football Federation announced that senior defender Sandesh Jhingan and three other players had been added to India’s squad for the Asian Games. With the continental event being held outside the FIFA window from September 19, …

Sunil Chhetri: The epitome of a modern-day footballer
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: The epitome of a modern-day footballer

The Hindu  

Nothing corrodes peak athletic performance quite like time. Big numbers by Sunil Chhetri 92 international goals — Highest for India, third-highest active goalscorer in the world after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Only the fourth Indian to score a hat-trick against Pakistan, the other three being Puran Bahadur Thapa, IM Vijayan, and Jeje Lalpekhlua 142 international matches — The most …

Sunil Chhetri: ‘To break into top-10 in Asia, India needs players better than me’
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: ‘To break into top-10 in Asia, India needs players better than me’

The Hindu  

When it comes to Indian football, Sunil Chhetri’s name towers above everyone else on the list of all-time goal scorers’ list. It may not be feasible for a premium player like Sandesh Jhingan or Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to play the ISL, 10 to 13 matches for the country, the Super Cup, and the Durand and Rovers Cups, but we have …

Sunil Chhetri: Indian football’s centre of gravity
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: Indian football’s centre of gravity

The Hindu  

Just over five years ago, when India was competing in the four-nation Intercontinental Cup in Mumbai, Sunil Chhetri made an impassioned plea urging fans to come and watch national team matches at the stadium. Whether it is table tennis, badminton or cards… he is just super competitive ”PRADHYUM REDDYFormer assistant coach, Bengaluru FC Chhetri is that Indian side’s centre of …

Sunil Chhetri moves up in international goal scorer list. His rank is . . .
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri moves up in international goal scorer list. His rank is . . .

Live Mint  

Indian men's football team recently added another feather to their cap- the SAFF championship, that the Indian team won after beating Kuwait on penalties. Sunil Chhetri, the man who served Indian football for close to two decades, has earned a new accolade, possibly the best ever. What should make every Indian proud is that the list of ten best footballers …

Sunil Chhetri and India look for launchpad in SAFF Championship as Asian Cup campaign looms
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri and India look for launchpad in SAFF Championship as Asian Cup campaign looms

Hindustan Times  

India will be meeting familiar opponent Lebanon in the SAFF Championship 2023 semifinal at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, which will be the third encounter between the two sides in this month. Sunil Chhetri celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Pakistan Stimac had received a red card in the final Group A tie against Kuwait, …

SAFF Championship: India Turn to Sunil Chhetri for Inspiration Ahead of Lebanon Semis Encounter
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: India Turn to Sunil Chhetri for Inspiration Ahead of Lebanon Semis Encounter

News 18  

India will bank on the striking prowess of their talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri to tame a formidable Lebanon in the SAFF Championship semifinal on Saturday. India, the defending champions, entered the semis as the second-placed team behind Kuwait from Group A while Lebanon topped Group B in their march to the last-four stage. India will be served well if they …

We want him to take rest but…India’s assistant coach drops massive remark on Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 6 months ago

We want him to take rest but…India’s assistant coach drops massive remark on Sunil Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Chhetri has gotten off to a blinder of a start at the SAFF Championships in Bangalore, having already scored 4 goals in India’s 2 games, including a hat-trick against Pakistan. Indian team captain Sunil Chhetri acknowledges the crowd after winning a football match against Nepal He scored again in India’s match against Nepal, the first as the hosts beat …

Sunil Chhetri Scores Again As India Beat Nepal To Enter SAFF Championship Semifinals
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Scores Again As India Beat Nepal To Enter SAFF Championship Semifinals

ABP News  

Bengaluru: Captain Sunil Chhetri found the target yet again as India beat a spirited Nepal 2-0 in their second group match to book a berth in the SAFF Championship semifinals on Saturday. With six points from two wins, India qualified for the semifinals from Group A along with Kuwait, who beat Pakistan 4-0 earlier in the day for their second …

SAFF Championship: Sahal Abdul Samad, the rising star of Indian football
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: Sahal Abdul Samad, the rising star of Indian football

The Hindu  

Sahal Abdul Samad is enjoying life with the Blue Tigers. So, I am just working on that,” he said ahead of India’s second Group A match against Nepal in the 2023 SAFF Championship. PREVIEW:SAFF Championship: High-flying India faces battered Nepal India will be the clear favourite against Nepal, but Sahal cautioned against taking the Gorkhalis too lightly. They are good; …

Chhetri, self-effacing as ever, prefers to focus on the collective
1 year, 6 months ago

Chhetri, self-effacing as ever, prefers to focus on the collective

The Hindu  

Sportspersons are great lovers of symmetry. They crave records that give a sense of completeness and have rhythmic allure — like Novak Djokovic winning all three Majors at least thrice and Usain Bolt‘s ‘three-peat’ of the 100m and 200m Olympic golds. Nearly two decades down the line, he was still haunting Pakistan, scoring his fourth career international hat-trick to move …

Sunil Chhetri the captain, still leading by example
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri the captain, still leading by example

The Hindu  

The zeal to give everything out for the country is keeping the nonpareil Sunil Chhetri going strong at the age of 38. The national coach and the former World Cupper from Croatia Igor Stimac says that Chhetri is still outscoring than most of the youngsters in the current Indian squad giving a stamp of agelessness to the most successful striker …

IPL 2023: Samad was desperate to show his worth to team, says Badani
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023: Samad was desperate to show his worth to team, says Badani

The Hindu  

Sunrisers Hyderabad batting coach Hemang Badani said Abdul Samad redeemed himself with a match-winning effort against Rajasthan Royals as past failures were “hurting” the Jammu and Kashmir batter inside. SRH needed four runs off the final ball of the game and Samad smashed Sandeep Sharma for a straight six, having being caught off a no ball the previous delivery. Also …

IPL 2023: Sunil Chhetri meets Virat Kohli and RCB ahead of Mumbai Indians clash
1 year, 9 months ago

IPL 2023: Sunil Chhetri meets Virat Kohli and RCB ahead of Mumbai Indians clash

India Today  

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri met the entire Royal Challengers Bangalore team ahead of their opener in the Indian Premier League. Chhetri, considered as one of the fittest men in Indian football, despite the age of 38 showed some outlandish skills in the field that amazed the RCB team. The football star - one of the highest scorers for …

Sunil Chhetri may be playing his last season: Indian football team coach Igor Stimac
1 year, 9 months ago

Sunil Chhetri may be playing his last season: Indian football team coach Igor Stimac

India Today  

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac feels that talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri may be playing the last season of his illustrious career. Obviously, Sunil may be playing his last season, and definitely his last Asian Cup," Stimac said. "I'm quite sure that the upcoming months will be the best for Sunil Chhetri," he was quoted as saying on the …

Sunil Chhetri could be playing last season of his illustrious career, says India head coach Igor Stimac
1 year, 9 months ago

Sunil Chhetri could be playing last season of his illustrious career, says India head coach Igor Stimac

India TV News  

Head coach of India's Football team, Igor Stimac reckons the country's talismanic player Sunil Chhetri could be playing the last season of his illustrious career. I'm quite sure that the upcoming months will be the best for Sunil Chhetri," Stimac said according to official AIFF website. For the unversed, Sunil Chhetri has third most international goals to his name among …

Captain Fantastic: FIFA Honours Sunil Chhetri with a Heartwarming Docuseries
2 years, 3 months ago

Captain Fantastic: FIFA Honours Sunil Chhetri with a Heartwarming Docuseries

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri is arguably India’s greatest football player. The official Twitter account of FIFA World Cup tweeted about the docuseries and wrote, “You know all about Ronaldo and Messi, now get the definitive story of the third highest scoring active men’s international. You know all about Ronaldo and Messi, now get the definitive story of the third highest scoring active …

Rohit Sharma Backs Bhuvneshwar Kumar And Harshal Patel Ahead Of T20 World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Rohit Sharma Backs Bhuvneshwar Kumar And Harshal Patel Ahead Of T20 World Cup

ABP News  

Just ahead of the T20 World Cup, the Indian captain Rohit Sharma has shown faith in fast bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel despite the duo having a terrible run in the Australia series. “It's important that we give him that space because when you have a guy like him in the team and the quality that he brings, we …

Sahal Abdul Samad Source of Pride for Younger Generation of Indians, Says IM Vijayan
2 years, 6 months ago

Sahal Abdul Samad Source of Pride for Younger Generation of Indians, Says IM Vijayan

News 18  

Legendary Indian striker IM Vijayan lauded the efforts of Sahal Abdul Samad who scored the winning goal against Afghanistan helping India secure a spot in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Sahal came off the bench to score during injury time in India’s 2-1 win over the Afghans in a third-round qualifier for the Asian Cup in Kolkata. Vijayan feels Sahal’s …

Sunil Chhetri Returns to National Team for International Friendly Against Jordan
2 years, 7 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Returns to National Team for International Friendly Against Jordan

News 18  

On Tuesday, talismanic forward Sunil Chhetri returned to the Indian football team after a hiatus of six months when he was named in the 25-member squad for the international friendly against Jordan in Doha on May 28. In the midfield, Glan Martins, Ritwik Das, Udanta Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Suresh Wangjam and Aashique Kuriniyan have been included with Pronay Halder …

Sunil Chhetri ahead of SAFF Championship final: We have peaked at the right time
3 years, 2 months ago

Sunil Chhetri ahead of SAFF Championship final: We have peaked at the right time

The Hindu  

The Indian men's football team's SAFF Championship campaign has been a roller-coaster affair. Indan skipper Sunil Chhetri, who leads the goal-scoring charts with four goals, acknowledged the team's inconsistent showing but is confident of a better performance in Sunday's final against Nepal. READ: Reflecting on the 3-1 win over the Maldives on Wednesday, in which he struck a match-winning brace …

Shared best relationship on field with Bhaichung Bhutia, Jeje lalpekhlua: Sunil Chhetri
3 years, 3 months ago

Shared best relationship on field with Bhaichung Bhutia, Jeje lalpekhlua: Sunil Chhetri

India TV News  

Indian football talisman Sunil Chhetri says he shared the best rapport with former captain Bhaichung Bhutia and striker Jeje Lalpekhlua on the field, thanks to their playing "combination" and "understanding". The 37-year-old Chhetri is set to appear in his fifth SAFF Championship and before its kick off, he took a walk down the memory lane and picked his favourites from …

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