Published: Dec 30, 2025, 10:19 AM (IST)
Edited: Dec 30, 2025, 10:19 AM (IST)
Cricket Australia has picked the top stars of 2025 and names them one of the greatest playing XIs. The list includes global stars and the players with iconic form and remarkable performances. Have a look and find out.
Cricket Australia has picked Temba Bavuma as their team captain. Under Bavuma’s captaincy, South Africa have achieved many more things and upgraded their performances in the Tests as well. However, they are moving forward with an unbeaten record of 10 wins and 1 draw.
The opening pair of the team will be star Indian player KL Rahul. On the other hand, they have picked one of the most dangerous and dominating batters in cricket history. Travis Head, Cricket Australia chooses a combination of calm and fire. Both stars have their own specialty, as Rahul believes in moving the team’s innings with a great flow. However, Head started his innings with some great shots.
Moving innings ahead, Cricket Australia has showcases their trust in experience and young talent. Star Indian batter and England’s top performer, Shubman Gill and Joe Root will handle the team’s batting. Both stars are known for their steady innings and remarkable knock.
Heading in, South Africa star and captain of Cricket Australia’s team Temba Bavuma will handle the batting charge with the Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey. However, England captain Ben Stokes is also included in the squad to manage the batting and bowling department with his all-round skills.
However, Cricket Australia has picked some of the greatest bowlers of all time. As they Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Simon Harmer in the squad. All the players are known for their unique variations and wicket-taking abilities. Cricket Australia plays a major role. They have also added star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as 12th man.
KL Rahul, Travis Head, Joe Root, Shubman Gill, Bavuma (C), Carey, Stokes, Starc, Bumrah, Boland, Simon Harmer. 12th man – Jadeja
