Fourteen years after India's 2011 World Cup victory, Virat Kohli remains the sole active player from that iconic squad, following Piyush Chawla's recent retirement. The departure of Chawla marks the end of an era, with legends like Dhoni, Tendulkar, and Yuvraj having already retired. Kohli's enduring presence symbolises the passage of time and the legacy of India's cherished triumph.
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