Basit Ali Names ICC Champions Trophy XI with Rohit Sharma as Captain, Excludes Pakistani Players
Basit Ali Reveals His ICC Champions Trophy Playing XI
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has unveiled his ICC Champions Trophy playing XI, featuring India’s Rohit Sharma as captain. This team, crafted from performances in Dubai, diverges from the official ICC selections, notably lacking any Pakistani players.
Rohit Sharma: The Captain
Basit Ali praised Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, highlighting his crucial knock of 76 in the final against New Zealand, which India won by four wickets. “Rohit has performed as a captain, and his innings made the match one-sided,” Ali remarked. The emphasis on performances in Dubai, rather than Lahore, set Basit’s team apart from the ICC’s official selections.
Standout Players
Ali’s chosen XI includes prominent players like Virat Kohli, whom he described as an “artist” at No. 3, and Shreyas Iyer, who made significant contributions in the semifinal and final. “Shreyas has improved a lot and took responsibility in crucial moments,” Basit added.
Basit Ali’s Champions Trophy XI
Here’s Basit Ali’s selected playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain, IND)
- Rachin Ravindra (NZ)
- Virat Kohli (IND)
- Shreyas Iyer (IND)
- KL Rahul (WK, IND)
- Glenn Phillips (NZ)
- Azamtullah Omarzai (AFG)
- Mitchell Santner (NZ)
- Matt Henry (NZ)
- Mohammed Shami (IND)
- Varun Chakaravarthy (IND)
12th Man: Axar Patel (IND)
Official ICC Team Comparison
The official ICC team, captained by Mitchell Santner, included Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran. Both teams featured key players like Kohli and Shami, reflecting their impactful performances throughout the tournament.
Basit Ali’s choices, while controversial due to the absence of Pakistani players, were firmly rooted in performance rather than nationality. “This is my team,” he concluded confidently.
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