Indian football team defender Mahesh Gawli announced his retirement from international football on 26 December 2011. He however announced his decision to continue to play at the club level for some more years. Gawli who made his international debut in the pre-Olympic qualifier against Thailand in 1999 represented India in 82 matches.
He captained the Indian team in one match (against Malaysia) in November 2011. He had scored one goal against Bhutan in SAFF Cup in 2005.
He was part of the Indian teams which won SAFF Cup (2005), Nehru Cup (2007 and 2009), AFC Challenge Cup (2008) apart from the recent SAFF championship.
The triumph in the AFC Challenge Cup (2008) topped of the list of his memorable moments.
He played for several top clubs like FC Kochin (1998-99), Churchill Brothers (2000-02), East Bengal (2003), Mahindra United (2004) and Dempo (from 2005 onwards).
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