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Sunil Chhetri leads India’s charge for one last time as Jay Gupta makes debut

Sunil Chhetri leads India’s charge for one last time as Jay Gupta makes debut

19 years, 151 appearances and 94 goals later Sunil Chhetri is set to end his glittering career

Igor Stimac has named a formidable playing XI for India vs Kuwait as the Indian Football Team look to make history by qualifying for the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Sunil Chhetri is set to lead the team for one last time at the iconic Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Stadium. Let us take a detailed look at the India playing XI.

Sunil Chhetri leads Blue Tigers for one last time in India vs Kuwait

After 19 years, 150 games and 94 goals, Sunil Chhetri will spearhead the Indian Football Team for one last time. He will be assisted by agile likes of Liston Colaco and Lallianzuala Chhangte. Sahal Abdul Samad will lead the supply line as Anirudh Thapa and Jeakson Singh got a nod in midfield as well.

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Jay Gupta makes his debut in India vs Kuwait

Like Igor Stimac had already announced Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is starting under the sticks with reliable likes of Nikhil Poojary, Rahul Bheke and Anwar Ali. Young FC Goa defender Jay Gupta makes his debut replacing Subhashish Bose.

India Playing XI

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Rahul Bheke, Anwar Ali, Jay Gupta, Anirudh Thapa, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Sunil Chhetri (C), Liston Colaco, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Sahal Abdul Samad, Nikhil Poojary

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