Wisden releases cricketers of the year list

    Wisden, the renowned cricket almanack, has named its cricketers of the year.

    21-year-old Sam Curran became the youngest Englishman in a century to be named on the list.

    The all-rounder was named alongside his international team-mates Jos Buttler and Rory Burns.

    England batter Tammy Beaumont and India captain Virat Kohli complete the list.

    Kohli was also named the leading cricketer in the world, while compatriot Smriti Mandhana was the world's leading women's cricketer.

    Afghanistan's Rashid Khan was named the world's leading Twenty20 cricketer for a second year running.

    More from Sport

    Listener Club

    Get more with the Listener Club!

    • Alim OnAir Alim OnAir

      Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.

    • Bhangra Nights Bhangra Nights

      Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm

    • The Golden Era The Golden Era

      The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm

    • Legal Show Legal Show

      Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.