LONDON: Four members of the victorious Pakistan team that beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Sunday’s final of the World Twenty20 were named in the team of the tournament announced by the ICC here on Monday.
An expert panel, including former West Indies quick Ian Bishop and tournament director Steve Elworthy, the former South Africa pace bowler, chose Pakistan captain Younis Khan to lead the all-star side.
Also included were all-rounder Shahid Afridi, reverse-swing specialist Umar Gul and wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal.
Opening batsman Tillekaratne Dilshan, the player of the tournament was one of three Sri Lankans in the 12-man squad with the losing semi-final duo of South Africa and the West Indies providing the remainder of the side.
Team: Younis Khan (captain), Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal (wicket-keeper), Umar Gul (Pakistan); Jacques Kallis, Wayne Parnell, AB de Villiers (South Africa); Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo (West Indies); Tillakaratne Dilshan, Ajantha Mendis, Lasith Malinga (12th man) (Sri Lanka).— AFP
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