ProSports Test World XI of 2025 Revealed After a Historic Year in Test Cricket

Test cricket in 2025 once again proved why it is considered the purest and toughest format of the game. Across England, Australia, Asia, and beyond, the year delivered unforgettable performances, record-breaking innings, and match-winning spells that defined careers and shaped legacies.

From dominant batters piling on runs in challenging conditions to bowlers terrorizing lineups with skill and stamina, Test cricket remained the ultimate examination of technique, patience, and mental strength.

After analyzing performances across conditions, opposition quality, consistency, and impact in big moments, ProSports has unveiled its World Test XI of 2025—a team that truly represents excellence in red-ball cricket.

ProSports World Test XI 2025 – Full Team Overview

The ProSports Test XI of 2025 features a perfect blend of:

• Reliable openers
• Record-breaking middle-order batters
• Elite all-rounders
• World-class fast bowlers
• A standout wicketkeeper

Each player earned selection through match-winning contributions, not reputation alone.

KL Rahul (India) – A Remarkable Test Cricket Comeback

KL Rahul enjoyed a career-defining revival in Test cricket during 2025. After years of inconsistency, Rahul produced his most complete red-ball season, emerging as one of the top Test run-scorers of the year.

Key Highlights

• Over 500 runs in England alone
• Dominated the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy
• Scored three Test centuries in 2025
• Combined patience with authoritative strokeplay

Rahul’s success in swinging English conditions proved his technical growth and mental resilience, making him a deserving opener in the Test World XI.

Devon Conway (New Zealand) – A Historic Year for a Modern Opener

Devon Conway elevated himself into the elite class of Test openers with a sensational 2025.

His defining moment came against the West Indies, where he achieved something never done before by a New Zealand batter—a double century and a century in the same Test match.

Why Conway Stands Out

• Exceptional average across the year
• Dominance against both pace and spin
• Calm temperament under pressure
• Consistency in all conditions

Conway’s year was nothing short of historic and firmly placed him among the world’s best.

Shubman Gill (India) – Captaincy Brilliance and Run-Scoring Records

2025 was the year Shubman Gill truly arrived as a Test great. Appointed India’s Test captain, Gill delivered one of the finest debut captaincy performances in history.

Gill’s Historic Achievements

• Led India in England with authority
• Scored a double century and 150+ in the same Test
• Finished as the leading Test run-scorer of 2025
• Broke multiple long-standing records

Gill combined elegance with aggression, showing leadership maturity beyond his years.

Joe Root (England) – The Relentless Run Machine

Joe Root continued his march into cricketing immortality in 2025. The England great climbed to second place on the all-time Test run-scorers list, cementing his legacy as one of the finest batters the game has ever seen.

Root’s Milestone Year

• Maiden Ashes century in Australia
• Dominated India in home Tests
• Crossed major run and century landmarks
• Remained England’s backbone during transition

Root’s adaptability, hunger, and consistency made him an automatic selection.

Temba Bavuma (c) (South Africa) – Captain Courageous

Temba Bavuma’s 2025 was defined by leadership under pressure and elite batting performances.

As captain, he guided South Africa to World Test Championship glory at Lord’s, anchoring a tense fourth-innings chase in the final.

Bavuma’s Leadership Legacy in 2025

• WTC Final victory at Lord’s
• Historic clean sweep in India
• Averaged above 60
• Remained unbeaten as Test captain

Bavuma’s calm presence and tactical intelligence made him the ideal captain for the Test World XI.

Alex Carey (wk) (Australia) – The Complete Wicketkeeper-Batter

Alex Carey enjoyed a career-best year in Test cricket, both with the gloves and the bat.

Why Carey Was Exceptional

• Australia’s leading Test run-scorer in 2025
• Centuries across multiple continents
• Record-breaking innings in Asia
• Player of the Match in an Ashes Test

Carey redefined the modern wicketkeeper’s role, combining athletic fielding with clutch batting.

Ravindra Jadeja (India) – One of the Greatest All-Round Years Ever

Ravindra Jadeja produced one of the most dominant all-round performances in modern Test history.

Jadeja’s Incredible Achievements

• Joined elite club of 4,000 runs and 300 wickets
• Record-breaking lower-order runs in England
• Match-winning spells at home
• Exceptional consistency across formats

Jadeja’s versatility made him indispensable in any condition.

Marco Jansen (South Africa) – The X-Factor All-Rounder

Marco Jansen’s rise continued with a series of game-changing performances, especially during South Africa’s historic tour of India.

Jansen’s Strengths

• Explosive lower-order batting
• Devastating left-arm pace
• Natural bounce and aggression
• Ability to turn matches single-handedly

His all-round impact earned him a deserved spot in the XI.

Mitch Starc (Australia) – A Vintage Year for a Fast Bowling Legend

At 35, Mitch Starc delivered arguably the best Test year of his career.

Starc’s Record-Breaking 2025

• Became the most prolific left-arm pacer in Test history
• Fastest five-wicket haul ever
• Dominated the Ashes
• Deadly with both new and old ball

Starc proved that experience, pace, and skill remain a lethal combination.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) – Redefining Fast Bowling Excellence

Jasprit Bumrah continued to set new standards for fast bowling in 2025.

Bumrah’s Historic Feats

• First Asian pacer to take 150 Test wickets in SENA countries
• Match-winning spells in England, Australia, and South Africa
• Surgical reverse swing and deadly accuracy

Even with workload management, Bumrah remained India’s ultimate Test weapon.

Simon Harmer (South Africa) – The Comeback Story of the Year

Simon Harmer’s return to international cricket was one of 2025’s most inspiring stories.

Harmer’s Impact

• Dominated Pakistan and India
• Player of the Series honors
• Mastery of flight, drift, and turn
• Proved experience still matters

Harmer’s success reminded the cricket world that skill never fades.

Why the ProSports Test XI of 2025 Matters

This Test XI represents:

• Excellence across conditions
• Impact in decisive moments
• Balance between bat, ball, and leadership
• The enduring beauty of Test cricket

In an era dominated by short formats, these players proved that Test cricket still produces the game’s greatest stories.

Conclusion

The ProSports World Test XI of 2025 celebrates a year where Test cricket stood tall, delivering unforgettable performances and timeless moments. From Shubman Gill’s captaincy brilliance to Joe Root’s historic milestones and the bowling mastery of Starc and Bumrah, this XI truly reflects the best of red-ball cricket.

As the longest format continues to evolve, 2025 will be remembered as a year when Test cricket once again captured the imagination of fans worldwide.

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