Kevin Pietersen has picked his best playing XI of the participating teams of the recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, held in UAE. Spoiler; no Indian makes it to his list. Here is his T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament.
Jos Buttler
Runs Scored: 269
He scored an amazing century against Sri Lanka. Also played brilliantly in many games as England's opening batsman.
Mohammad Rizwan
Runs Scored: 281
He was a consistent run-scorer in the series. Also included in Pakistan's top line-up and scored 67 runs in Semi-finals against Australia. He is a survivor who battled back from a terrible illness and is much stronger than his previous performances.
Babar Azam:
Runs Scored: 30
He has proved his worth many times and been consistent in marking his position in T20 best batsmen. Being the captain of the Pakistan team, he was the first one who scored three half-centuries.
Charith Asalanka:
Runs Scored: 231
He is one of the best Sri Lankan players and will surely mark his presence in the T20 world cup next year. In a smashed innings against Bangladesh where he scored 80 runs off 49 balls.
Moeen Ali
Runs and Wicket score: 92 runs and 7 wickets
One of versatile England's players and plays his role best in batting and balling both.
Wanindu Hasaranga:
Wickets and Runs scored: 16 wickets and 119 runs
He is one of the tournament’s leading bowlers and is best known for his leg-spin and has also shown his great potential for batting.
Anrich Nortje:
Wickets Scored: 9
He is one of the bowlers who emerged as a Leader in the match against South Africa and has taken many wickets and showcased his balling skills for knocking out some of the best batsmen
Adam Zampa:
Wickets Scored: 13
His wicket-taking abilities are incredible, and he usually works in middle overs, and he is one of the reasons Australia was able to win the tournament.
Shaheed Afridi:
Wickets Scored: 7
One of the sensational bowlers who played against India and set the field for Pakistan’s matches.