Nepal, March 7 -- Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has decided to come out of retirement to help the team in the upcoming FIFA international window, starting March 2025, announced AIFF on Thursday. Chhetri's return in Indian colours will be in the third round of qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 against Bangladesh on March 25, as he was included in coach Manolo Marquez's list of 26 players for the March FIFA international window.

"The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for the FIFA International Window in March," wrote the AIFF on X.

Shillong's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host the Indian senior men's team's two matches that they will play during the FIFA international window this month.

India has ...