"My Brother, PROUD": Virat Kohli pays tribute to Indian footballing legend Sunil Chhetri
by Argus News
Thu, May 16 | 12:43 p.m.

New Delhi, May 16: India star batter Virat Kohli feels 'proud' of the country's football captain Sunil Chhetri's decision to retire from the international career after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6.

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.

Commenting on the striker's Instagram post, Kohli wrote, "My brother (with a heart emoji). Proud."

The 39-year-old striker is one of the most decorated footballers that the country has ever produced. He has also been an inspirational figure for the budding athletes in the country. In 145 matches for India, he netted 94 goals, the most for the country. Ex-India captain Bhaichung Bhutia is second on the list with 42 goals to his name.

 

(IANS)

 

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