India's lackluster draw with Kuwait leads to Sunil Chhetri's retirement and jeopardizes their World Cup qualifying hopes.
After a talisman, the nation, struggling to enter the game as teammates failed to create meaningful opportunities, is given a peek of the future.
As India's legendary striker Sunil Chhetri laced up his boots for the final time in their World Cup qualifier against Kuwait, an overcast sky above Salt Lake Stadium reflected the dejected mood in the Indian camp. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, making India's hopes of moving on to the next round even more distant.
The stadium was gradually filling up as the departing captain took on the field for warm-up one hour prior to kickoff. Before he and his teammates began the practice drills, Chhetri thanked the applause.
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