IND vs AUS: Combined XI from WTC Final 2023

6. Alex Carey (wk)

All the teams, when touring England talk about having an outstanding keeper who can counter the seaming ball in England behind the wickets and if that keeper can bat as well as Carey did, then it’s a bonus for the touring side. Carey was impressive behind the wickets for Australia and was part of 6 dismissals in the entire match.

 The left-hander was impactful with the bat as well and gave important contributions of 48 and 66 in the first and second innings, respectively. The pace at which he scored runs and the way in which he countered the Indian seam bowlers was very impressive. The Australian stumper looked confident to take on any attack and with the shots he played, he was trying to make a statement after a dismal tour of India. 

With an impressive outing with the bat and clean keeping behind the wickets, Alex Carey contributed brilliantly for Australia to win the World Test Championship. The confidence in scoring runs and keeping wickets fluently will be a big boost for him going into the next series.