As the cricketing world remains abuzz with excitement over the 2023 World Cup, Cricket Australia has revealed its Best XI following the conclusion of the league stage. In a surprising turn of events, the ever-dependable Rohit Sharma finds himself omitted from the chosen squad, with Virat Kohli handed the captaincy reins.
The selected playing eleven is a composition of standout performers from the four teams that secured berths in the semi-finals. Cricket Australia’s squad consists of four players from India, three each from South Africa and Australia, and one from New Zealand. Additionally, Sri Lanka’s rising pace star, Dilshan Madushanka, clinches the 12th player spot.
The opening duties are entrusted to Quinton de Kock and David Warner, with Cricket Australia highlighting Warner’s consistent displays. The exclusion of Rohit Sharma, who boasts superior statistics in runs, average, and strike rate compared to Warner, has raised eyebrows in the cricketing community.
The middle order showcases the batting prowess of Rachin Ravindra, skipper Virat Kohli, Aiden Markram, and the dynamic Glenn Maxwell. Kohli, the tournament’s leading run-scorer at the end of the league stage, assumes the captaincy role, despite not leading the Indian team for an extended period.
In the fast bowling department, Cricket Australia places its trust in the Indian duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, complemented by South Africa’s rising star Marco Jansen. Australia’s leg-spinner Adam Zampa secures the spinner’s slot in the Best XI.
The Best XI:
- Quinton de Kock (WK) – South Africa
- David Warner – Australia
- Rachin Ravindra – New Zealand
- Virat Kohli (Captain) – India
- Aiden Markram – South Africa
- Glenn Maxwell – Australia
- Marco Jansen – South Africa
- Ravindra Jadeja – India
- Mohammed Shami – India
- Adam Zampa – Australia
- Jasprit Bumrah – India
The omission of Rohit Sharma has sparked lively debates and discussions among cricket enthusiasts, adding an extra layer of anticipation and speculation as the World Cup action progresses.
