In a stellar recognition of outstanding performances, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the World Cup Team of the Tournament, featuring a formidable lineup of cricket stars. The squad includes six players from finalists India and two from the champion Australian team.
Leading run-scorer Virat Kohli, named Player of the Tournament, joins forces with captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and top wicket-taker Mohammed Shami in the distinguished team.
Notably, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and spinner Adam Zampa, pivotal in Australia’s record-extending sixth title victory, secured their spots in the prestigious lineup. Maxwell’s remarkable performances, including a double century against Afghanistan and a rapid 40-ball century against the Netherlands, contributed to Australia’s success.
The selection panel, featuring cricket luminaries such as West Indies great Ian Bishop, former Australia batter Shane Watson, and ICC General Manager Wasim Khan, meticulously curated the Team of the Tournament.
World Cup Team of the Tournament:
1. Quinton de Kock (wk) (South Africa) – 594 runs at 59.40
2. Rohit Sharma (c) (India) – 597 runs at 54.27
3. Virat Kohli (India) – 765 runs at 95.62
4. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) – 552 runs at 69
5. KL Rahul (India) – 452 runs at 75.33
6. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 400 runs at 66.66 and six wickets at 55
7. Ravindra Jadeja (India) – 120 runs at 40 and 16 wickets at 24.87
8. Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 20 wickets at 18.65
9. Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka) – 21 wickets at 25
10. Adam Zampa (Australia) – 23 wickets at 22.39
11. Mohammed Shami (India) – 24 wickets at 10.70
12th Player: Gerald Coetzee (South Africa) – 20 wickets at 19.80
