Bhaichung Bhutia, also spelled as Baichung Bhutia, is a former Indian footballer from the state of Sikkim, who played as a striker. Bhutia is considered the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena. He is often nicknamed the Sikkimese Sniper because of his shooting skills in football. Three-time Indian Player of the Year I. M. Vijayan described Bhutia as "God's gift to Indian football". Bhaichung Bhutia has an older brother named Chewang Bhutia. Chewang and Bhaichung both went to boarding school.Bhutia has had four spells at I-League football team East Bengal Club, the club where he started his career. Read More
After a quality show against Asian Champions Qatar in their previous World Cup qualifier at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, the Indian footballers are now gearing up for their next challenge as they take on Bangladesh at the at the Vivekananda Yuba Bha ...
Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Wednesday hailed India's dogged display against reigning Asian champions Qatar in the second round World Cup qualifying game, but urged them to not rest on laurels and continue the good work. India, ranked 103 ...
