India have won the tournament seven times out of the 12 editions but by the own admission of their captain Sunil Chhetri, every match will be like a “war to fight.”
Sunil Chhetri. Pic/AFP
Title favourites India begin their SAFF Championships campaign against a plucky Bangladesh today, knowing fully well that they are just “a little bit superior” than their opponents despite the domination in this regional tournament.
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India have won the tournament seven times out of the 12 editions but by the own admission of their captain Sunil Chhetri, every match will be like a “war to fight.” Bangladesh have been a tough customers for India who had needed a late equaliser in the first leg of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers match in Kolkata to draw 1-1. The Blue Tigers had though won the second leg 2-0.
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