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Sunil Chhetri’s retirement: Virat Kohli, BCCI and netizens congratulate Chhetri for stellar international career - Sports News | The Financial Express
The long-serving national team captain announced his decision via a video he posted on his social media accounts. (PTI)
The news of Sunil Chhetri’s retirement from international football has caused a stir on social media on Thursday (May 16), with various prominent celebrities sharing their reactions. Chhetri, who finishes his career as the most prolific goal-scorer for the country with 94 goals, announced his retirement through a 10-minute video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, today, where he explained his decision in detail.
“The recollection of the last 19 years is a combination of duty, pressure and immense joy. I never thought that these are the many games I would play for the country, good or bad but now I did but these last one and half two months I did. And this (the feeling) was very strange. I was probably going towards the decision that this game (against Kuwait) is going to be my last,” Chhetri said in the video message.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a heartfelt message, praising Chhetri as an icon not only for football but for sports as a whole.
Your career has been nothing short of extraordinary and you have been a phenomenal icon for Indian football and Indian sports. Go well, Captain! #TeamIndia https://t.co/g2a0yXRv5i
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli also commented on Chhetri’s Instagram video, expressing his pride in his “brother.” Kohli wrote, “My Brother, PROUD.”
Gurpreet Singh Sadhu wishes to change Chhetri’s mind
India’s starting goalkeeper, Gurpreet Singh Sadhu, also reacted to the announcement on social media, expressing his wish to change Chhetri’s mind while understanding his decision. He called for the country to celebrate Chhetri’s remarkable career for the national team.
Social media reacts to Chhetri’s announcement
Your legacy on and off-the-field will always be remembered! 💙
You have always been and will continue to inspire us.
Thank you @chetrisunil11 for your leadership, dedication and commitment to Indian football.
India Football captain Sunil Chhetri to retire on June 6. 🥺
What a ride this has been, skipper! 94 international goals, so many laurels, an unbroken conviction and you’ve inspired so many young Indians to dream big. ⚽️🫡
Sunil Chhetri holds the record for the most goals scored by an Indian player, with 94 goals to his name. Among active players, he ranks third in goals scored globally, only behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Additionally, Chhetri is fourth in the all-time list of international goal-scorers. He is also the most-capped player for the Indian football team, recently marking his 150th appearance for the national team in March, where he scored against Afghanistan in Guwahati.
