Sunil Chhetri
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Iconic footballer, all-round cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami
Football | Apr 30, 2020, 08:37 PM ISTIndia's footballers and cricketers -- both current and former -- reacted with shock after Goswami's demise. The versatile veteran, a former India football captain as well as a first-class cricketer, was 82.
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I was told by Lisbon coach 'you are not good enough, get lost to B team': Sunil Chhetri
Football | Apr 19, 2020, 06:57 PM ISTSunil Chhetri joined Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon in 2012, but didn't get a game for the senior side.
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Used to cry a lot, even contemplated quitting football: Sunil Chhetri on early days
Football | Apr 18, 2020, 04:27 PM ISTSunil Chhetri opened up on his experiences of playing in Kolkata during the initial stage of his career, saying that it was a big challenge to overcome as a teenager.
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Indian football team makes donation to PM-Cares Fund for fight against COVID-19
Football | Mar 31, 2020, 09:26 PM ISTChhetri hoped that the act of the national football team will also "prod" others who have the means to donate.
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Sunil Chhetri features in AFC's 'BreakTheChain' campaign, urges people to stand together
Football | Mar 29, 2020, 02:05 PM ISTIndian football captain Sunil Chhetri featured in AFC's campaign to raise awareness about the outbreak of coronavirus.
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Sunil Chhetri chosen for FIFA campaign against COVID-19 along with likes of Lionel Messi
Football | Mar 23, 2020, 11:43 PM ISTFIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) have teamed up to combat the coronavirus by launching a new awareness campaign led by world-renowned footballers, who are calling on all people around the world to follow five key steps to stop the spread of the disease.
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India football skipper Sunil Chhetri picks the IPL franchise he would like to play for
Football | Mar 21, 2020, 04:06 PM ISTDuring the interactive session on Twitter, Chhetri answered fans question with his own wit and humour. One cricket fan asked Chettri which he would like play for in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).
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Can beat Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in carrom: Sunil Chhetri
Football | Mar 20, 2020, 06:23 PM ISTAmong all the active international footballers, Chhetri is the second-highest goal-scorer with 72 goals, after Cristiano Ronaldo (99). Messi is third with 70 goals.
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Will play for India as long as I can and give my best: Sunil Chhetri
Football | Jan 23, 2020, 08:02 PM ISTSunil Chhetri has played 115 games for India and is the second-highest goal scorer in international football among active players with 72 goals.
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You two are all kinds of wonderful: Sunil Chhetri, wife Sonam host Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma for d
Cricket | Jan 20, 2020, 04:49 PM ISTKohli on Sunday was awarded the Man of the Series trophy for his spectacular back-to-back half-centuries against Australia in the three-game ODI series.
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ISL 2019/20: Sunil Chhetri, Bengaluru FC rise to occasion in FC Goa clash
Football | Jan 03, 2020, 09:58 PM ISTAfter a goalless first-half that the visitors dominated, Bengaluru took the lead through captain Sunil Chhetri (59').
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Working harder as I don't have many games left for India: Sunil Chhetri
Football | Jan 03, 2020, 12:45 PM IST"I understand that I don't have many games left to play for my nation," Chhetri said on Friday.
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Legend of Sunil Chhetri grows but World Cup football remains a distant dream for India
Football | Dec 28, 2019, 12:42 PM ISTIndia began the year on 97 in FIFA rankings, but after two wins, four draws and seven losses, the country ended 2019 at 108.
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All the best: Chhetri, Sandhu wish India U-17 women's team ahead of final against Sweden
Football | Dec 19, 2019, 03:19 PM ISTIndia's U-17 women's football team will take on Sweden in the final of the three-nation tournament later today.
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Chhetri is like 29-year-old, there's no replacement for him: Stimac
Football | Nov 21, 2019, 05:42 PM ISTChhetri is currently the second-highest international goal scorers among active players, only behind Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Points not revenge on mind against Oman: Sunil Chhetri
Football | Nov 18, 2019, 08:35 PM ISTOman had beaten India 2-1 in Guwahati in September but Chhetri dismissed talks about India gunning for a revenge.
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Bigger league better for Indian football: Sunil Chhetri
Football | Oct 30, 2019, 04:13 PM ISTChhetri said that a higher number of teams in the top flight would be good news for the game in the country.
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Couldn't deliver a performance to match the atmosphere: Sunil Chhetri
Football | Oct 16, 2019, 08:21 AM ISTIndia captain Sunil Chhetri expressed his disappointment for not being able to get a result against Bangladesh in their World Cup qualifier at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
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India doesn't need me to put up good performance: Sunil Chhetri
Football | Oct 14, 2019, 03:14 PM ISTChhetri was not part of India's famous 0-0 draw against Asian champions Qatar last month due to illness.
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Sunil Chhetri turns vegan to become a 'better player'
Football | Oct 12, 2019, 04:18 PM ISTLast year, Kohli had adopted a plant-based diet and Chhetri said his awareness came during a stint with Sporting Lisbon in 2013.