ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Best XI Announced – Rohit & Jadeja Snubbed!
Mitchell Santner named captain; Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, and two Afghan stars included
BNH NETWORK
Dubai - The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was nothing short of spectacular, with Team India clinching the title by defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final. As the cricketing world celebrates India's third Champions Trophy win, the ICC has officially announced its Best XI of the tournament—a team featuring top performers from the event.
Rohit Sharma & Jadeja Snubbed, Five Indians Included
In a surprising move, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja were left out of the ICC’s Best XI, despite their crucial roles in the championship win. However, five Indian stars made it to the prestigious list:
- Virat Kohli (218 runs in 5 matches)
- Shreyas Iyer (243 runs in 5 matches)
- KL Rahul (240 runs in 5 matches)
- Mohammed Shami (Key wicket-taker for India)
- Varun Chakravarthy (9 wickets in just 3 matches, named best spinner)
New Zealand & Afghanistan Players Shine
- Four New Zealand players made it to the list, including Rachin Ravindra, the tournament’s highest run-scorer (263 runs in 4 matches).
- Mitchell Santner, who led his team admirably, was named captain of the Best XI after taking 9 wickets in 5 matches.
- Glenn Phillips (177 runs in 5 matches) and Matt Henry (leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets in 5 matches) also secured their places.
- Afghanistan impressed too! Ibrahim Zadran (216 runs in 3 matches) and Azmatullah Omarzai (116 runs in 3 matches) earned spots in the squad.
Axar Patel Named 12th Man
Despite his impressive all-round performance (5 wickets & 109 runs in 5 matches), India’s Axar Patel was named the 12th player in the squad, just missing out on the main XI.
Full ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Best XI
- Rachin Ravindra (NZ)
- Virat Kohli (IND)
- Shreyas Iyer (IND)
- KL Rahul (IND)
- Glenn Phillips (NZ)
- Ibrahim Zadran (AFG)
- Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG)
- Mitchell Santner (NZ) – Captain
- Mohammed Shami (IND)
- Matt Henry (NZ)
- Varun Chakravarthy (IND)
- 12th Man: Axar Patel (IND)
Cricketing World Reacts
The omission of Rohit Sharma & Ravindra Jadeja has sparked debates among fans and analysts, with many questioning the selection criteria. However, the inclusion of Varun Chakravarthy as the best spinner and Mitchell Santner as captain showcases ICC’s emphasis on impactful performances.
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