Sports Events this Week: Sunil Chhetri's Last Match and India Vs Pakistan In T20WC

With the great Sunil Chhetri set to play his last international game, an era of Indian football will end this week. Having said that, a new chapter will be added in the world of sports when India-Pakistan cricket rivalry; the arch rivals meet in New York for a breathtaking encounter. Also, speaking of the sports industry, the 2024 French Open winner will also be declared by the end of this week. Furthermore, there is a plethora of top tier sporting action lined up to make June 3-9 another exciting week for people to anxiously wait for. 

So what is in store for sports fanatics this month?

Football

Sunil Chhetri, after 19 years with 150 appearances and 94 goals, will play his last international match for the Blue Tigers on the 6th of June (Thursday).This will mark the end of an era in the Indian football realm.

Here, the stakes could not get higher than this as India will play against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium in a must-win game if they have to qualify for the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. For the first time ever, if India wins, it will boost their chances of qualifying to the third round.

Although Chhetri's India career will come to an end this Thursday, he will leave a massive legacy behind. And everyone is expecting an inspiring performance from his end that will further solidify his name in the realm of Indian Football. So, if you are wondering where we can watch India vs Kuwait FIFA 2026 World Cup AFC qualifiers, the match will be streamed live on SonyLIV website and app.

Cricket

Now let’s delve into the world of cricket. There is no denying that an ICC event will be incomplete without India and Pakistan facing each other. Hence, in this year's Men's T20 World Cup, the most awaited clash takes place on 9th of June in New York city.

In this match, Virat Kohli is expected to score big as he has always showcased staggering performance in every match that India has played against Pakistan. One most important factor to consider is that the conditions in the warm-up match between India and Bangladesh came with an indication that the pitch might not be a flat one. Due to this, scoring could be tough for both sides. Another highly anticipated match would be England vs Australia, wherein, they will be going against each other on 8th of June (Saturday).