CricketNext's 2025 Test XI: Bavuma Captains, 4 Aussies, No Bumrah!

• Temba Bavuma leads CricketNext's 2025 Test XI, guiding South Africa to WTC glory and an India whitewash.
• The XI features four Australians, including top run-scorer Travis Head and leading wicket-taker Mitchell Starc.
• KL Rahul (highest opener runs), Shubman Gill (India's new captain, highest overall runs), and Joe Root (2nd highest Test run-getter) make the cut.
• Ravindra Jadeja (No. 1 all-rounder), Alex Carey (best WK-batter), and key bowlers like Josh Tongue and Simon Harmer are included.
• Notably, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is absent from the elite squad.

Why It Matters: CricketNext unveils its 2025 Test XI, led by Temba Bavuma, with surprising inclusions and omissions.