Rohit Sharma kicked aside as ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament announced
Published - 11 Mar 2025, 11:24 AM | Updated - 11 Mar 2025, 11:41 PM
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 wrapped up with India clinching the title for the record third time to become the most successful team in the tournament's history. The prestigious tournament saw some incredible performances from players across the eight teams, and the best players have been named in the Team of the Tournament.
On Tuesday, March 11, the International Cricket Council revealed the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament, featuring stars who lit up the tournament with their excellence. Surprisingly, Indian captain Rohit Sharma didn’t find a place in the prestigious lineup.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament unveiled
From the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 winning side, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel have made the cut to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament. New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner has been named captain of the team.
At the top of the order, Rachin Ravindra, whose name has been on everyone’s lips, made the cut. New Zealand’s young sensation played fearless cricket, smashing 251 runs at an average of 62.75, including two magnificent centuries and taking 5 wickets in 5 games.
His remarkable performances with the bat and ball earned him the Player of the Tournament award, and now he finds a place as an opener in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament. Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran, who scored the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history with his masterful 177 against England, will be partnered with Rachin Ravindra at the top order.
Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran and Azmatullah Omarzai named in the Team of the Tournament
Ibrahim Zadran finished the tournament with 216 runs at an average of 72. In the middle order, Virat Kohli, who reminded the world why he is called King Kohli, guided India to the title by contributing 218 runs at an average of 54.5. At 36, Kohli still looked at his peak with the bat.
Shreyas Iyer stood rock-solid at No. 4 for India in the CT 2025, amassing 243 runs with the help of two fifties in the tournament, and was handed the responsibility of the number four by the ICC. KL Rahul has been named the wicketkeeper of the Team of the Tournament. Rahul scored 140 runs at an average of 140, including unbeaten 42* and 34* against Australia and New Zealand, respectively, in the knockouts.
New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips also found a place in the team at number six, not just because of his batting but also for his jaw-dropping fielding efforts. Phillips amassed 177 runs at an average of 59 and took three mind-blowing catches that left fans in awe of him.
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Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai was the tournament’s complete package, and he found himself at number seven in the ICC’s team of the tournament. Omarzai amassed 126 runs and scalped 7 wickets, including 5/58 against England, to prove his all-round brilliance.
Mitchell Santner to lead bowling attack featuring Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakravarthy
New Zealand’s captain and star left-arm spinner, Mitchell Santner, will lead the bowling attack and the team as well. Santner's calm and tactical brilliance guided the Black Caps to the final, as well as the all-rounder contributing with the ball, taking nine wickets at an average of 26.6 and an economy of 4.80. Given his remarkable leadership and bowling show, Mitchell Santner was named captain of the tournament.
And then, when India needed a hero in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami stepped up. He delivered an impactful performance for his team, taking nine wickets, including a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the tournament.
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry, who is the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 10 scalps, also bolstered the bowling attack of the ICC’s team. Then came the surprise package in the form of India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. He repaid India’s faith in spectacular fashion by taking nine wickets in just three crucial matches that he played at the latter stage of the mega event.
Axar Patel, India’s trusted all-rounder, was named as the 12th player for his ability to deliver under pressure. Patel amassed 108 runs and scalped 5 wickets in the tournament.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament:
Rachin Ravindra, Ibrahim Zadran, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Glenn Phillips, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Santner (C), Mohammed Shami, Matt Henry, Varun Chakaravarthy
12th Player: Axar Patel
