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As the curtains draw on the cricketing action of 2023, the best XI of the year has been ompiled, featuring an elite group of players whose outstanding performances have left an indelible mark on the Test cricket landscape.
Best Test XI of the year 2023
Leading the charge is Australia’s Usman Khawaja, who showcased remarkable consistency throughout the year. Khawaja featured in 13 matches, accumulating 1,210 runs at an impressive average of 52.60, including three centuries and six half-centuries.
Joining him at the top is Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne, who displayed exceptional prowess with the bat in his six appearances, amassing 608 runs at an average of 60.80, featuring two centuries and three half-centuries.
The middle-order boasts the likes of former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, England’s Joe Root, and the promising Harry Brook. Williamson notched up 696 runs in seven matches with four centuries, while Root and Brook showcased their batting prowess with 787 and 701 runs, respectively.
In the wicketkeeper-batsman role is Tom Blundell from New Zealand, who not only contributed with the bat, scoring 433 runs, but also showcased his skills behind the stumps with 22 catches and seven stumpings.
The all-round talents of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin add depth to the squad. Jadeja’s dual proficiency with both bat and ball saw him score 281 runs and claim an impressive 33 wickets, making him a valuable asset. Ashwin, on the other hand, dominated with the ball, taking 41 wickets in seven matches at an astonishing average of 17.10.
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Pat Cummins to lead the side
The pace battery is led by the Australian duo of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, both instrumental in their team’s success. Cummins, selected as the captain, claimed 42 wickets at 27.5, while Starc scalped 38, showcasing their ability to trouble batsmen with pace and precision.
England’s veteran seamer Stuart Broad, who bid farewell to international cricket during the 2023 Ashes, completes the formidable pace attack with 38 wickets to his name.
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This Test XI represents a perfect blend of experience and emerging talent, reflecting the exceptional performances that have defined the year 2023 in Test cricket. As these players continue to make significant contributions to their respective teams, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the challenges and triumphs that the upcoming seasons will bring.
