The All India Soccer Federation (AIFF) will facilitate Indian stalwart Sunil Chhetri, who will make his 150th overall look for the senior Indian men’s workforce towards Afghanistan in the FIFA Earth Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 in Guwahati on March 26.
Chhetri manufactured his senior group debut on June 12, 2005, in a pleasant match in opposition to Pakistan in Quetta. He was India’s scorer in the 1-1 attract.
Considering that then, he has made 149 appearances for India, scoring a whopping 93 plans.
Chhetri retains the distinctive report of scoring at the very least a person purpose in his to start with, 25th, 50th, 75th, 100th and 125th match for the Blue Tigers.
Commenting on Chhetri’s accomplishment, AIFF resident Kalyan Chaubey explained: “It’s been an awe-inspiring and staggering cruise that all of us have been fortuitous to witness given that 2005. Chhetri participating in his 150th international match is an remarkable accomplishment that will go a extensive way in preserving the Indian soccer flag traveling high. He has been a terrific influencer who has determined hundreds of thousands to enjoy this Lovely Game. I congratulate Chhetri for reaching this good top in global football.”
The acting secretary of the federation, M Satyanarayan reported: “In several soccer fans’ eyes, Chhetri is virtually the synonym of the Indian Men’s Countrywide Crew, a thing that is not considerably from the reality. He is a magnificent footballer, a neat captain, and a star striker. The All India Football Federation is very pleased to felicitate him on his 150th international match. We sincerely hope Chhetri will proceed to provide Indian soccer in the exact same breath in the long run.”