3 key factors behind the exclusion of Rohit Sharme from ICC’s best XI of Champions Trophy 2025

AND ICC Champions Trophy 2025 concluded s India securing a historic third title under the leadership Rohit Sharmatagging a triumphant return to the top after a 12-year waiting. Despite his main role in leading India to victory, Rohit is surprisingly omitted from the ICC team of the tournament. This decision raised his eyebrows, especially given his winning appearance in the finals against New Zealand. ICC team contains a strong contingent of Indian players including Virat Kohli,, Shreyas iyer,, Kl Rahul,, Varun Chakravarthyand Mohammed Shamiwith new Zealand Mitchell Santner called the captain.

Dominant form of Rohit Sharma in the finals of Trophy champion 2025

Rohit’s appearance in Champion trophy 2025 Finally, nothing was spectacular. He led from the front with a key 76 of the 83 balls off, placing a tone for a successful India of India of 252 against New Zealand. His inings was marked by a turbo charged for half a century, which included three six and several four, helping India to achieve his fastest team of fifty tournaments in only 7.1 additions. This view of the leadership and blows was crucial in the victory of India, which was still surprised by his exclusion from the ICC tournament.

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3 reasons Rohit is not in the ICC team of the tournament

1. Consistency in the tournament

While Rohit’s appearance in the finals was extraordinary, reaching 76 of 83 balls, his overall consistency throughout the tournament was not as pronounced as one of his teammates. Players like Kohlija (218 Running) and Iyer (243 Running) have consistently contributed to the success of India, making them more attractive elections for the tournament. In addition, the ICC selectors may be priority to players who worked well for more games, not just in the finals.

2. Exceptional performances of other openers

The ICC team of the tournament contains Rachin Ravidra and Ibrahim Zadran As an introductory couple, they both had exceptional tournaments. Raviddra, called the tournament player, scored 263 driving with two centuries, while Zadran raised 216 runs on average 72. Their performances overshadowed the total rohit statistics of the tournament, leading to their selection over him.

3. The dynamics of the team and balance

The ICC team of the tournament aims to create a balanced side that shows the best performance in different roles. Because K In addition, the involvement of Santner as a captain added a strong versatile element, which could be considered more valuable than Rohit’s only hitting.

Icc Best XI of Champions Trophy 2025

Rachin Ravdra (New Zealand), Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan), Virat Kohli (India), Shreyas Iyer (India), Kl Rahul (WK) (India), Glenn Phillips (New Zealand), Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghistan), (India), Matt Henry (New Zeland) (India)

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