International Cricket Council's team of the Twenty20 World Cup
Three players from champions Australia made the International Cricket Council's team of the Twenty20 World Cup with Pakistan captain Babar Azam chosen to lead the side, the world governing body said on Monday.
Australia defeated New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday to finally
win a maiden T20 World Cup and have the most players in the team picked by a
selection panel of commentators, former international players and journalists.
Opening batter David Warner, who was adjudged player of the
tournament, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and leg-spinner Adam Zampa made the
side.
South Africa, Sri Lanka and England had two players each in
the team with Babar, the tournament's top-scorer, and New Zealand seamer Trent
Boult completing the team.
Pre-tournament favourites India, who failed to get past the
Super 12 stage, did not have any players in the side.
"As with any team selection there will be varying
opinions, and robust discussion on the final composition of the squad,"
former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop, who works as a television pundit,
said.
"The panel respects that, and we encourage the strong
debate that will ensue. This team was incredibly difficult to select over such
a highly competitive tournament. Selections were based predominantly on the
Super 12 onward to the final."
England's Jos Buttler was chosen to don the wicketkeeping
gloves with Moeen Ali picked as the all-rounder.
Batter Charith Asalanka and spinner Wanindu Hasaranga got
the nod from Sri Lanka while Aiden Markram and fast bowler Anrich Nortje were
the South Africans selected in the side.
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