Baichung Bhutia celebrates winning the Nehru Cup in New Delhi in August, 2009. Photo: PTI
Team captain Bhutia arrrives in the Indira Gandhi airport in New Delhi, after winning the South Asian Football Federation Cup (SAFF) in Pakistan in December, 2005. Photo: R.V. Moorthy
Baichung Bhutia receives the Padma Shri from President Pratibha Patil at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan in New Delhi on May 10, 2008. Photo: R.V. Moorthy
Bhutia (centre) and teammates during the launch of the 2010 national team kit in New Delhi in September, 2010. Photo: Kamal Narang
The maverick footballer celebrates one of his many goals in India colours. Photo: PTI
Ex-cricketer Sourav Ganguly (right) and Baichung Bhutia during the Queen's baton relay for the Commonwealth Games 2010 in Kolkata in August, 2010. Photo: PTI
The football star shows off his skills at the Chennai Open tennis tournament in Chennai in January, 2010. Photo: R. Ragu
Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling with Bhutia before an exhibition match in Gangtok in May, 2011. Photo: PTI
Bhutia, who played with distinction for East Bengal, is seen here during a practice session with the club. Photo: PTI
Bhutia walks the ramp during the 'Kolkata Fashion Week' in September, 2009. Photo: PTI
Baichung Bhutia announces his retirement at the Football House in New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: R.V. Moorthy