Indian footballing icon Sunil Chhetri has terrorized Bangladesh defence over the years!! Read more about his record against the Red and Green.

India has recalled 40-year-old striker Sunil Chhetri to the national team for an Asian Cup soccer qualifier against Bangladesh later this month.

The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for the FIFA International Window in March,” wrote the AIFF on X.

Sunil Chhetri returns from retirement for India's matches vs Maldives & Bangladesh! How can the Indian football team line up with him?

Chhetri, 40, had announced his retirement from international football in June last year, after a goalless draw with Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

FIFA window is of utmost importance to India, and the decision to recall Sunil Chhetri hasn't been well-received by Bhaichung Bhutia.

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri has decided to come out of his international retirement to help the national team in the FIFA friendly assignment scheduled this month, the sport’s apex body in the country said Thursday.

Sunil Chhetri is the fourth-highest goal-scorer in men's international football, with 94 goals. He is behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Ali Daei in this ranking.

Kolkata: Sunil Chhetri returns from international retirement to join India's squad for friendly against Maldives and Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh.

The 40-year-old striker had announced his retirement from international football last year, having scored 94 goals for India.

Legendary Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri made headlines recently by announcing his return to international football almost nine months after hanging up his boots for the Blue Tigers. The centre forwards' return has divided the Indian fan base;