ICC name Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen in T20I Team of the Year

DUBAI: International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the ICC T20I Team of the Year, Pakistan’s Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi are included, while no Indian player could seal a spot.

In a press release, ICC recognized 11 top-performers across the playing countries following their outstanding performances in the previous year.

Pakistan’s skipper and number one T20I batter – Babar was named as the captain of the side, while Rizwan was picked as a wicketkeeper-batter.

Following a stellar year, Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Shaheen is also included in the XI.

Taking to Twitter, the ICC shared the T20I Team of the Year.

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The XI players who make up the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year is revealed! 📝

Does your favourite player feature in the side?

Details 👉 https://t.co/TtQKyBL3rw pic.twitter.com/KoBL5cN1Rn

— ICC (@ICC) January 19, 2022

TEAM: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Jos Buttler, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Tabraiz Shamsi, Josh Hazlewood, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shaheen Afridi

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