India skipper and mercurial striker Sunil Chhetri on Friday performed down the talks about his retirement saying he has not put any timeline for himself to bid adieu to the sport. Chhetri is 38 however nonetheless continues to be the spearhead of Indian assault, evidenced by the 5 targets he netted within the ongoing SAFF Championship from three matches. “I don’t know when my last game for the country is going to be. It derives from the fact that I have never had long-term targets, I think about next match, next 10 days. It (retirement) may come at a day when probably I don’t want to, as there are a lot of things, and I will be done. Till that time, I never think about it,” Chhetri mentioned on the eve of India’s semifinal in opposition to Lebanon.

Chhetri, the second highest goal-scorer from Asia with 91 targets, mentioned he has set some parameters for himself to find out about hanging his boots.

“Generally, there are some parameters that I think about… whether I am contributing to the team or not, whether I am able to score goal or not, training as hard as I want or not. These are some of the markers that will tell me whether I am good for this team or not. The day I see that it is not there, I am done, I am gone because there is not any other motivation for me to play.

“But sadly, I am unable to inform whether or not it (retirement) is in a single 12 months or six months. Fortunately or sadly my household can also be guessing this, and every time they point out this, jokingly, I inform my stats to them. The day I’m completed with my petrol or diesel or electrical or no matter I’m completed,” said Chhetri.

Chhetri said Lebanon are a tough side and taking them for granted might backfire. He did not read too much into India’s 2-0 victory over Lebanon in the recent Intercontinental Cup final.

“Lebanon is a tricky aspect. We have already performed them twice. I’m fairly positive they’ve the identical feeling about us and making an attempt to remain calm. We did our greatest to recuperate after so many video games in such quick time,” said Chhetri.

India’s assistant coach Mahesh Gawli said the team is motivated and ready for the big test against Lebanon.

“Lebanon is an effective aspect and we’re ready for the combat. The boys are motivated, the boys are dedicated, centered and can proceed to the present the identical steel which we confirmed within the earlier matches,” said Gawli.

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