Quickly after, the timelines throughout social media platforms have been flooded with #HappyRetirementLegend messages, led by none different that Chhetri’s pal and cricket legend Virat Kohli.
The FIFA World Cup qualification recreation in opposition to Kuwait on June 6 can be India captain Chhetri’s final in nationwide colors.
Commenting on Chhetri’s video submit on Instagram, Kohli wrote: “My brother. Proud.”
This is a have a look at among the reactions:
Chhetri made his worldwide debut in opposition to Pakistan on 12th June 2005 and scored his first objective for India in the identical match.
As of now, Chhetri stands tall with third most worldwide objectives (94 in 150 matches) among the many at present energetic gamers, behind Argentine legend Lionel Messi (106 in 180 matches) at quantity two and the chief & Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo (128 in 205 matches).
Chhetri can be essentially the most capped Indian footballer.