Sunil Chhetri

In need of a blueprint

So when 2023, possibly one of Indian football team’s finest years in the last 4-5 decades, gave way to 2024, hopes and ambitions were naturally high. After all, sports is all about progression.

06 April 2024, 13:56 IST

In need of a blueprint

06 April 2024, 13:56 IST

We can progress to third round of World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac after loss to Afghanistan

Ranked 158 in the world, Afghanistan shocked 117-ranked India 2-1 as the home team suffered one of its most embarrassing defeats in recent years despite talisman Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match

27 March 2024, 02:53 IST

We can progress to third round of World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac after loss to Afghanistan

27 March 2024, 02:53 IST

'Sukhi sir turned the little boy in me into a man': Sunil Chhetri

Chhetri might be an ice-cool presence on the field now, but Sukhwinder played a big role in instilling that calmness in him.

25 March 2024, 10:24 IST

'Sukhi sir turned the little boy in me into a man': Sunil Chhetri

25 March 2024, 10:24 IST

India eye goals in Sunil Chhetri's 150th international appearance

Having played his first International in 2005, Chhetri has so far earned 149 international caps, 93 goals and 11 trophies for the country.

25 March 2024, 09:11 IST

India eye goals in Sunil Chhetri's 150th international appearance

25 March 2024, 09:11 IST

India eye 3 points in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against weakened Afghanistan

Nobody in this Indian squad can tell about Afghanistan better than the evergreen Sunil Chhetri, who is going strong at 39 and will be spearheading the visiting attack alongside Manvir Singh, who found the net in the team's win against Kuwait.

20 March 2024, 06:51 IST

India eye 3 points in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against weakened Afghanistan

20 March 2024, 06:51 IST

AFC Asian Cup: India need a win against Syria to keep knockout hopes alive

A victory against Syria can salvage some pride for the Sunil Chhetri-led side, who have lost both matches they played so far in the tournament.

22 January 2024, 12:39 IST

AFC Asian Cup: India need a win against Syria to keep knockout hopes alive

22 January 2024, 12:39 IST

India battle-hardened to tackle Syria's physicality: Chhetri

India coach Igor Stimac said they know what to expect as both teams look for a result that could help them qualify for the knockout stage.

22 January 2024, 11:57 IST

India battle-hardened to tackle Syria's physicality: Chhetri

22 January 2024, 11:57 IST

Asian Cup: Chhetri targets Uzbekistan tie after gritty show against Australia

The Indian skipper, who began his career in 2005, failed to add to his tally of 93 goals but he said the focus is now on their match against Uzbekistan on January 18.

14 January 2024, 09:21 IST

Asian Cup: Chhetri targets Uzbekistan tie after gritty show against Australia

14 January 2024, 09:21 IST

India start as clear underdogs against formidable Australia in AFC Asian Cup opener

Eliminated in the group stage in their last two appearances in 2011 and 2019, India face an uphill task this time also, as they have been clubbed with Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in Group B.

12 January 2024, 10:51 IST

India start as clear underdogs against formidable Australia in AFC Asian Cup opener

12 January 2024, 10:51 IST

AFC Asian Cup: Chhetri hopeful of India raising the game against the best in the continent

The 39-year-old, who is playing in his third AFC Asian Cup, was a part of the team that lost 0-4 to Australia in the group stage of the 2011 edition held at the same venue.

09 January 2024, 13:19 IST

AFC Asian Cup: Chhetri hopeful of India raising the game against the best in the continent

09 January 2024, 13:19 IST