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At the top level, hunger matters more than skill
  • Sunil says the skill gap between world‑class players is minimal; what separates them is the hunger to improve every day.
  • He believes that without that inner drive, even the most talented players plateau.
  • This hunger fuels the willingness to train harder, recover faster and stay motivated despite setbacks.
  • The mantra is repeated throughout his career: “skill is static, hunger is dynamic.”
Sunil ChhetriRaj Shamani00:01:05

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इतना डिफरेंट नहीं होता हंगर होता है यू Sunil Chhetri
हंगर कक उस लेवल प ना Sunil Chhetri

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