The India centre back has shunted at the criticism following the 2-1 defeat against Oman and has requested more time for head coach Igor Stimac
India created history by holding Asian champions Qatar to a goalless draw in an away fixture of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers played at the Al Sadd stadium, Qatar, on Tuesday.
Prior to that, the Blue Tigers opened their Group E campaign with a 2-1 defeat against Oman despite staying in the lead until the 82nd minute at Guwahati, India, on September 5.