Batsmen did not have it all their own way in Tests in 2015, but in ODIs it was a different story

World Cup glory? Ashes surprise? Associate pride? What was your favourite moment of the year?

Australians and New Zealanders throng the Test and ODI XIs of the year, as picked by ESPNcricinfo's staff

Mark Nicholas looks back at a year headlined by the World Cup and the Ashes, and also featuring plenty else

A round-up of the most popular pieces of content on ESPNcricinfo in 2015

Quotes of the Year: What they said about hairstyles, coaches, and more in 2015

Even by their depressing standards of recent times, 2015 was a shocker for West Indies

South Africa's dominance in Tests, especially away from home, came to an end, and transformation imperatives created cracks in the side

India's Test side overcame odds and shone, but their one-day performances were not quite up to their own high standards

Their transition finally seemingly behind them, Australia ticked all the boxes in 2015 (except for a big one). By Brydon Coverdale

Pakistan finished top of the table in terms of Test results and near the bottom of the barrel in ODIs

New Zealand exceeded expectations in most departments, and their showing in the World Cup was hugely heartening

They learned lessons from yet another World Cup debacle, and transformed into a dynamic ODI side

Losing matches from a point of certain victory was a theme for the young Sri Lankan team, but there's some good talent there

Women's cricket took a big leap in 2015 with contracts in India, the start of the women's BBL in Australia, and a gripping, context-driven championship

The Associate cause is more widely spoken about these days than ever before - which must count as something of a victory

Zimbabwe's new crop of players have brought energy to the side, but even when pitted against equals, the team underachieved in 2015

They managed a World Cup quarter-final appearance, series wins over Pakistan, India and South Africa, and also unearthed a bowling star