Updated On: 20 March, 2025 07:51 AM IST | Shillong | PTI
India’s star striker and skipper Sunil scores on his international comeback as Blue Tigers cruise to 3-0 victory against Maldives

An emotional Sunil Chhetri soaks in the applause after scoring against Maldives in Shillong yesterday. Pics/AIFF
The talismanic Sunil Chhetri scored on his international comeback to lead India to a commanding 3-0 victory over Maldives in a football friendly here on Wednesday, helping the home side snap their 12-match winless streak that started in November 2023.
Rahul Bheke gave India the lead in the 35th minute before Liston Colaco made it 2-0 in the 66th minute.