Chhetri to don India jersey once more

Sunil Chhetri attempts a header in his previous international match. Pic/Getty Images

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

"Sunil Chhetri is back. The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for the FIFA International Window in March," the All India Football Federation (AIFF) wrote on its official ‘X' handle.

The move comes less than a year after he announced his retirement after a glorious career, leaving a huge void that is yet to be filled.

India's next international assignment is against Bangladesh on March 19 and 25.

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