ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Team of the Tournament Announced – No Pakistani Players Included
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed its ‘Team of the Tournament’ for the Champions Trophy 2025. The squad features 12 standout players, with a strong presenc
- The selected team includes players from only three nations out of the eight participating teams.
- India dominates with six players, followed by New Zealand (four) and Afghanistan (two).
- Surprisingly, no players from the semi-finalists, South Africa and Australia, made the cut.
- Host nation Pakistan has been completely excluded from the lineup.
Full Squad Breakdown:
India: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel (12th man).
New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry.
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai.
India’s Dominance Stands Out
The selection reflects India’s strong performance, with multiple key players securing spots. New Zealand and Afghanistan also received recognition for their exceptional contributions. However, the exclusion of Pakistani players and the absence of South African and Australian stars have sparked debate among fans and analysts.
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