At one time the Indian cricket team was the frontrunner to reach the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25, but in the last four months the story has completely changed. Now it has become very challenging for Team India to make it to the WTC final for the third consecutive time. South Africa has already reached the final, and now either India or Australia will get the ticket to the final.
Meanwhile, Cricket Australia has selected the best Test team on the basis of performance for the year 2024. The interesting thing is that 11 players from all over the world have got a place in this team, in which only two australian players Are included.
Cricket Australia’s best test team of 2024
Keeping in mind the performance of 2024, Cricket Australia has selected a best Test team of 11 players, which includes players from India, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and South Africa.
- From India and New Zealand: Two players each.
- from England: Three players.
- From Sri Lanka and South Africa: One player each.
start of innings
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (India):
Indian young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has been given the opening slot due to his excellent form.
- Ben Duckett (England):
England’s Ben Duckett has been selected as the second opener.
middle order
- Joe Root (England):
At number three is England’s legendary batsman Joe Root.
- Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand):
Batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has got the fourth place.
- Harry Brook (England):
England’s rising star Harry Brook strengthens the middle order.
- Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka):
Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis has also got a place in this list.
Wicketkeeper and all-rounder
- Alex Carey (Australia):
Australia’s Alex Carey has been included as wicketkeeper.
bowling attack
- Matt Henry (New Zealand):
New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry.
- Jasprit Bumrah (India):
India’s Jasprit Bumrah, who is also the captain of this team.
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia):
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood.
- Keshav Maharaj (South Africa):
South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has got a place.
Bumrah became the captain, Cummins did not get the place
Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins performed brilliantly in 2024, but he did not get a place in this best Test team.
- Captaincy Responsibilities: Handed over to Jasprit Bumrah.
- Bumrah’s performance:
- He played 13 test matches in 2024.
- In these matches he 71 wickets Crackle.
- Under his captaincy, India registered a memorable victory against Australia in the Perth Test.
Indian team’s challenge
- India’s situation in the World Test Championship is now critical.
- The team will have to perform brilliantly in the remaining matches to make it to the finals.
- South Africa has already reached the final, and India faces tough competition from Australia.
