T20 World Cup 2024
Rishad named in Cricket Australia's T20 World Cup XI
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Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain was named in Cricket Australia's T20 World Cup XI following his impressive campaign in the T20 World Cup.
Cricket Australia have released their combined XI for this year's T20 World Cup with Rashid Khan as the captain.
Rohit Sharm and Travis Head, who recently became the No.1 T20I batter in the world is at the top for the opening role. West Indies' Nicholas Pooran was given the job as the wicketkeeper of the side.
Aaron Jones, who was one of the stars for USA in the World Cup, comes in at No.4. Jones scored 162 runs in 6 matches, with his 94 in the opener being the second-highest score in the T20 World Cup so far.
Marcus Stoinis and Hardik Pandya are the two main all-rounders and at No.5 and No.6 respectively. Rishad named as the second spinner following captain Rashid.
Rishad grabbed 14 wickets in the tournament, he was also the highest wicket-taker of his side. The pace lineup was led by Fazalhaq Farooqi, who picked up 17 wickets during the tournament, and India's Jasprit Bumrah. Anrich Nortje rounded off the team.
XI: Rohit Sharma, Travis Head, Nicholas Pooran, Aaron Jones, Marcus Stoinis, Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan (C), Rishad Hossain, Anrich Nortje, Jasprit Bumrah and Fazalhaq Farooqi.