The veteran seamer Trent Boult revealed his dream six-a-side cricket team, starting with his first pick: Rohit Sharma. Boult described Rohit as one of the best-ever batters to watch. Rohit led the Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2020 and 2021, with Boult playing a key role in the lineup. The duo reunited last season when the Kiwi pacer returned to the franchise in the IPL 2025 auction.
Rohit Sharma holds several impressive records, including being the joint-record holder for the most IPL titles as captain, having won five. He is also the only batter in the sport to score three double-centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Additionally, the right-hander is the all-time leader in ODI World Cup centuries, with seven. Rohit further showcased his leadership by leading India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Boult’s second pick was the former West Indian opener, Chris Gayle. Gayle is the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket, amassing 14,562 runs, including 22 centuries. He played a vital role in the West Indies’ title wins in the 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cups.
Next, Boult selected himself at No. 3. Having picked up over 600 wickets in international cricket, the left-arm pacer ranks third all-time in wickets among New Zealand bowlers. He was instrumental in helping New Zealand win the 2021 World Test Championship (WTC) title.
To complete his dream team, Boult opted for two pacers and one spinner. As the lone spinner, he chose former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne. Warne is the second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history, with 708 wickets and an incredible 37 five-wicket hauls. He also played a key role in Australia’s 1999 ODI World Cup victory, earning Player of the Match honors in both the semifinal and final.
In a somewhat unexpected choice, Boult selected Mohammed Shami as one of his two pace bowlers instead of the widely chosen Jasprit Bumrah, who also played alongside Boult for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025. Shami ranks fifth among all-time wicket-takers in ODI World Cups, with 55 scalps at an average of 13.52, including a record four five-wicket hauls.
Finally, Boult’s last pick was Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi, who boasts over 100 wickets across all three formats in international cricket.
This well-rounded lineup reflects Boult’s appreciation for both explosive batting and impactful bowling, blending legends from various eras and backgrounds into his ultimate cricket team.
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