Cricket Australia announces 2025 best Test XI featuring four Indians, including Shubman Gill, KL Rahul

Cricket Australia has named its Best Test XI for 2025, highlighting the top performers in the longest format of the game. India’s KL Rahul was included as an opener alongside Australia’s Travis Head; both batters had stellar seasons, scoring over 800 runs each. Notably, KL Rahul was promoted as India's opener after veteran batter Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the longest format of the game in May 2025.

However, Cricket Australia missed some notable Indian stars, including Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mohammed Siraj. Jaiswal had a brilliant outing in the five-Test match series against England, and on the other hand, Mohammed Siraj ended his campaign as the highest wicket-taker in the same series.

Notably, Australia Cricket Team are currently busy in the Ashes, where they have already sealed the series after winning the first three Test matches. However, England made a comeback by winning the fourth clash of the five-match series. The final Ashes Test will take place from January 4 to 8 in Sydney.

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Middle order in CA's best playing XI 

The middle order features England’s Joe Root, India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, and South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma, who led the Proteas to a historic World Test Championship win over Australia. Alex Carey was added as the wicketkeeper batter, while England’s Ben Stokes strengthened the side as the all-rounder.

Bowling lineup in CA's best playing XI

The bowling lineup includes India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, Australia’s Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland, and South Africa’s Simon Harmer. Veteran Ravindra Jadeja has been named the 12th man.

This XI brings together the best batters, bowlers, and leaders of 2025, reflecting a year of exceptional performances in Test cricket.

Cricket Australia’s best Test XI of 2025

 KL Rahul, Travis Head, Joe Root, Shubman Gill, Bavuma (C), Alex Carey, Ben Stokes, Mitchell Starc, Jasprit Bumrah, Scott Boland, Simon Harmer. 12th man –Ravindra Jadeja