Ageless Sunil Chhetri shines as India maul Maldives 3-0 in friendly

By our Special Correspondent

Sunil Chhetri’s international return couldn’t have been scripted better. India’s 3-0 win over the Maldives in an international friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on March 19 was not just about the scoreline—it was about the return of the country’s greatest football icon. After announcing his retirement from international football last June, Chhetri’s comeback as captain was the centre of attention, and the veteran striker did what he does best—find the back of the net.