Sunil Chhetri, 39, ended his illustrious 19-year international career as the fourth most prolific scorer in international football with 94 goals.

"I think most of us have met already 20 days back and we have spoken about my last game. That's done," Chhetri said on the eve of the second-round match.

Chhetri, the long-serving national team captain announced his decision to call it a day after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6.

Chhetri's glittering career, spanning two decades, will come to a fitting end at the Mecca of Indian football, Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri has announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6.