Chhetri out, Gurpreet in as Jamil names 23-member squad for CAFA Nations Cup
Jamil named the squad after the national camp held in Bengaluru, attended by 29 players.
Jamil named the squad after the national camp held in Bengaluru, attended by 29 players.
With Bengaluru FC taking on a massive challenge of defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the final on Saturday, former India captain Sunil Chhetri has put out a message to their fans. He thanked the fans who he said brought them this far ahead of their clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK).
Over the last 19 years, I’ve had the opportunity to interact with so many of you, on more than a few occasions.
Sunil Chhetri has been the face of Indian football on the global stage for nearly two decades and as he gets ready to hang his boots, Indian head coach Igor Stimac has expressed his respect for his decision to retire and showered praise on what he has done for Indian football for the last so many years.
On Thursday, Chhetri took to social media, announcing his decision to bid adieu to the Indian football team following a stunning career of representing Blue Tigers for 19 years.
Speaking at the ‘Let There Be Sport’ Conclave, organised by sports brand PUMA India, Virat Kohli, said that the central need for kids and adults of the country to adopt a strong sports culture in order to succeed in life.
Chhetri's side Bengaluru FC won their first-ever Durand Cup title, overcoming Mumbai City FC 2-1
The Gaurs came from behind in the second half to share the spoils with Phrangki Buam and Lesly Rebello scoring to cancel out first half goals by Sunil Chhetri and N Siva Sakthi.
"Is desh mein khelne vaale bahut baste hain par kuchh hi hain jinme desh basta hai", the Big B says as he welcomes the sports icons.
Sunil Chhetri struck his magic again with a swirling free-kick goal (85') but the Lions of Khorasan pulled one back within three minutes from a Zubayr Amiri free header (88') before Sahal Abdul Samad's prolific strike (90+2') sealed the deal for the Blue Tigers.
