Why Sunil Chhetri's India Comeback Spells Good News Ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

Sunil Chhetri marked his international comeback for India with a goal as the Blue Tigers beat Maldives 3-0 in an international friendly. Chhetri had retired in June 2024 but made himself available for India again in a huge boost for the national team. Here we analyse why the skipper's comeback is good news ahead of a crucial time for the team as the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers loom large.