Sunil Chhetri returned to the national team, scoring his 95th international goal, leading India to a 3-0 victory over Maldives in a friendly match. This win ended India's 12-match winless streak, setting a positive tone for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh. The match also marked the first win under head coach Manolo Marquez.
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