Champions Trophy 2017: Best XI of the tournament

All-rounders:

Ben StokesThe destructive all-rounder showed why he was worth every penny that the Rising Pune Supergiant spent on him, hitting monstrous sixes and taking catches for fun, apart from picking the crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs. For England, Stokes hasn’t still been able to display his full potential and will look to carry the IPL form into the Champions Trophy.

Shakib Al HasanThe Bangladeshi talisman, the best all-rounder in the world currently in terms of ICC rankings, has been carrying the load of his country along with Mushfiqur Rahim for the past one decade. A left arm spinner with the ability to break partnerships, Shakib is also a competent lower-order batsman who can change gears as and when the situation demands.

Bowlers:

Mitchell StarcThe left-arm pacer, when at his destructive best, can be unplayable on wickets, especially on pacy wickets conducive of swing. With a dangerous arsenal, complete with a searing yorker than can take your toes off, Starc’s only challenge is coming back after an injury layoff and warming up in time for the main competition. The 27-year old last played an ODI in February, and will be itching to have a go with the ball, despite all the rustiness.