Best playing-11 of the year 2025 declared, 4 Indians got place; Captaincy handed over to Temba Bavuma

Best Playing XI 2025 for Test:This year was very important in Test cricket. Many cricketers made a series of records this year. The matches played in different countries not only raised the level of cricket but also gave a new direction to the careers of many players. Now before the end of the year, Cricket Australia has announced the best playing-11 of the Test. Three Indians have been given place in this. The captaincy of the team has been handed over to South African captain Temba Bavuma.

The year 2025 was a very important year for Test cricket. South Africa defeated Australia in the final of the World Test Championship to win their first title and prevented Australia from winning a second consecutive title. Australia won the Ashes series. Indian team drawing the Test series in England and South Africa winning the Test series in India also made headlines.

Which players were included in the team?

Cricket Australia’s best Test XI of 2025 includes 3 Indians (KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah), 4 Australians (Travis Head, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland), 2 from England (Ben Stokes and Joe Root) and 1 from South Africa (Simon Harmer). India’s legendary all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been placed as the 12th player.

KL Rahul has been given a place in the team as an opening batsman along with Travis Head. Joe Root is at number three and Shubman Gill is at number four. Temba Bavuma will come at number five, who has been made the captain of the team. It was under the captaincy of Bavuma that South Africa defeated Australia and won the World Test Championship 2025 title. Under Bavuma’s captaincy, South Africa made a clean sweep of the 2-Test series in India.

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At number six is ​​Alex Carey, who will also be the wicketkeeper. Ben Stokes is at number seven and Mitchell Starc is at number eight. Jasprit Bumrah is at number nine and Scott Boland is at number ten. Simar Harmer is at number eleven. Harmer is the only spinner in the team. Jadeja could have been kept in place of Harmer, who has more experience in international cricket than Harmer. Besides being an excellent spinner, he is also an excellent batsman in the Test format. Jadeja’s presence would have made the team stronger.

Players from India and Australia shine in this test team

Players from India and Australia are making an impact in this test team. 4-4 players from both the countries have been included. Two players from England and 2 from South Africa have been included. Whereas players from New Zealand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and West Indies did not get a place in this team.