T20 Cricket World Cup: Trent Boult only Blackcap selected in official team of tournament

Veteran New Zealand quick bowler Trent Boult is the only Blackcap to make the T20 World Cup tournament team.

Three players from champions Australia made the XI, with Pakistan captain Babar Azam chosen to lead the side.

The team was picked by a selection panel of commentators, former international players and journalists.

Pre-tournament favourites India, who failed to get past the Super 12 stage, did not have any players in the side.

England's Jos Buttler was chosen to don the wicketkeeping gloves, with Moeen Ali picked as the all-rounder.

Australia's final heroes Mitchell Marsh and David Warner made the cut, as did Sri Lankan pair Charith Asalanka and spin bowling maestro Wanindu Hasaranga, who took a hat-trick against South Africa.

The team in batting order is Jos Buttler (England), David Warner (Australia), Babar Azam (Pakistan), Mitchell Marsh (Australia), Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka), Moeen Ali (England), Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka), Josh Hazlewood (Australia), Adam Zampa (Australia), Trent Boult (New Zealand) and Anrich Nortje (South Africa).

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