Indian Players who can replace Sunil Chhetri as a spearhead of Blue Tigers attack

Sunil Chhetri to retire soon

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Who can replace Sunil Chhetri?

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Manvir Singh

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Liston Colaco

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Ishan Pandita

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Sivasakthi Narayanan

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Gurkirat Singh

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