Updated On: 05 June, 2024 06:55 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI
“On my first day with the national team, he put his hand on my back and said, ‘This is a jersey everyone desires to wear’. I still vividly remember and cherish the moment,” he recalled

Sunil Chhetri
The Indian team is confident it can give “more than 100 per cent” in Sunil Chhetri’s farewell match against Kuwait here on Thursday, said attacking midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad on Tuesday. A win against Kuwait in their penultimate round will also give them a shot at finishing in top-two in the group and advance to the third round of the World Cup qualifiers for the first time.
“We are looking forward to the game. We have that feeling we will fight for him, like we always do. He’s also ready to give his 100 per cent and why not us? We will also give our more than 100 per cent,” Sahal told the media on the sidelines of their training session at National Centre of Excellence.