In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian team performed brilliantly and won the title. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final while being invincible throughout the tournament. Although Pakistan was the host of this tournament, India played all its matches in Dubai under the hybrid model.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali selected the playing XI of his favorite players of the Champions Trophy 2025, but did not place any Pakistani player in it. He included players from 6 Indians, 4 New Zealand and 1 Afghanistan in his team. He chose Rohit Sharma as the captain of his team. Basit Ali also questioned the selection process of the ICC, as the ICC made the captain of its ‘Team of the Tournament’ to Mitchell Santner, while according to Basit, the role should have been given to Rohit Sharma.
After the ruckus in the Champions Trophy, there has been a big explosion from the Pakistan Cricket Board! What is this?
Basit Ali’s playing XI: Rohit made captain
Basit Ali said on his YouTube channel, “I have chosen my playing XI based on the performance of the players who played a brilliant game in Dubai. Even though Gaddafi Stadium also performed well, my team is based on the same players that I find the best. If you like my choice, it is good, otherwise you will sorry. “
He further said, “The ICC created its playing XI, but I do not agree with him. For me, Rohit Sharma should have been the captain of this team. He led a tremendous leadership in the tournament and his 76 -run innings played in the final ensured India’s victory. ”
The list of players in Basit Ali’s team is as follows:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain) – 76 -run match -winning innings in the final.
- Rachin Ravindra – Batting brilliantly, scored two centuries in the tournament.
- Virat Kohli – Played the best innings and got his batting capacity ironed.
- Shreyas Iyer – made a significant contribution in the semi -finals and finals, which won India.
- KL Rahul-performed brilliantly as a great wicketkeeper-batsman.
- Glenn Philips-Along with excellent fielding, he proved to be dangerous batsmen and bowlers.
- Ajmatullah Umarjai – performed brilliantly as an emerging all -rounder.
- Akshar Patel / Mitchell Santner – Both were the best all -rounders, but according to Basit, Santner contributed slightly more.
- Matt Henry – He bowled brilliantly throughout the tournament, although he could not play in the final.
- Mohammed Shami – Recovering from injury, returned to excellent bowling.
