7 Times when team India played big tournaments without their Star duos, like Kohli-Rohit

1. Asia Cup 2025 (without Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli)

The current scenario where India’s modern-day batting legends are absent, marking a transition phase for the team.

2. 2023 West Indies Tour (without Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli in T20I series)

Both senior pros were rested, giving space to Hardik Pandya, Surya, and youngsters to take charge in white-ball cricket.

3. 2020 Australia Test Series (without Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma in first matches)

Kohli left after the first Test for paternity leave, while Rohit missed the first two Tests due to fitness. India still won the series 2–1.

4. 2017 Champions Trophy (without MS Dhoni & Virender Sehwag)

As Sehwag had retired, Dhoni stepped back as captain– The era of the famous Dhoni-Sehwag combination had ended, with Kohli leading the side instead.

5. 2012 CB Series in Australia (without Sachin Tendulkar & Virender Sehwag)

India missed their explosive opening duo in key matches, relying on young batsmen like Kohli, Gambhir, and Raina.

6. 2007 T20 World Cup (without Sachin Tendulkar & Sourav Ganguly)

India’s most celebrated batting pair opted out of the inaugural T20 World Cup. Dhoni led a young team to an unexpected title win.

7. 1999 World Cup (without Anil Kumble & Javagal Srinath)

India’s iconic bowling duo was disrupted due to Srinath’s injury. Kumble played, but Srinath’s absence weakened India’s pace attack.

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