The ace batsman expressed his thankfulness for the bond of friendship he shares with the Blue Tigers star Sunil Chhetri.
New Delhi [India]: There is no denying the popularity of the India Cricket team Captain Virat Kohli and there is no hiding his love for the game of football. In a show of brotherhood and camaraderie, the modern-day legend of Cricket sent across wishes to the skipper of the National Football team, Sunil Chhetri. The ace batsman expressed his thankfulness for the bond of friendship he shares with the Blue Tigers star.
“Happy Birthday skip. I hope you have a blessed day like every other day in your life & I always wish you the best. I’m grateful for our friendship that’s been formed very organically and contrary to belief, we’ve majorly connected on Delhi Street food memories,” tweeted Virat Kohli.
All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel also sent birthday wishes to Chhetri, saying: “Football is a game of dreams & passion, and you are its hero! Happy birthday to the icon of the Indian Football @chetrisunil11. May all your dreams come true. Wishing you the best always.”
Chhetri’s Football Career
Chhetri made his debut for the Blue Tigers 16 years ago on June 12, 2005, at the age of 20 against Pakistan. The striker went on to score on his international debut and through his strike, Blue Tigers held the hosts Pakistan to a 1-1 draw.
Chhetri is India’s highest goal scorer in international football (74) and he has also made the most international appearances (117).
He is currently the fourth-highest active international goalscorer in the world after Cristiano Ronaldo (109), Lionel Messi (76), and UAE’s Ali Mabkhout (76).
He has also registered the greatest number of hat-tricks in international football (3) and he is the highest Indian goalscorer in I-League and the Indian Super League (ISL).
