Nothing short of a dream, says Chhetri

Indian skipper is happy to have played for the National team for so many years

November 04, 2021 01:49 am | Updated 01:49 am IST - NEW DELHI

Sunil Chhetri in action against Maldives. File. Photo: Twitter/@IndianFootball

Sunil Chhetri in action against Maldives. File. Photo: Twitter/@IndianFootball

The first footballer to be conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday said the 16-year journey has been nothing short of a dream.

“I am thrilled, I am really thankful and honoured. I have always said that it is a dream that I have gone through,” Chhetri said.

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