New Delhi, March 6 -- Legendary Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri has come out of retirement from international football following a discussion with head coach Manolo Marquez, who emphasised the need for the star player to make a comeback as India gears up for Asian Cup qualification.

He has been included in the 26-member Indian senior men's squad for the March FIFA International Window.

The squad was announced by head coach Manolo Marquez on Thursday. The fourth-highest international goalscorer of all-time with 94 strikes to his credit, Chhetri had announced his retirement from the national team in June last year, but is now set to make a return in India's blue later this month.

The Blue Tigers will play a friendly match against Maldive...