What would your Test XI for 2017 look like?

Pick your Test XI of the year

The 2017 Test XI picked by our staffers was arrived at based on a combination statistics and impactful, memorable innings and spells that will stand the test of time. Who would you pick from the list of contenders below? It's time to poll in your votes and have your say.

Note: Voting has now been closed. You can view the fans' XI of 2017 here.

The openers

Which two of these men would you send in to face the new ball?

The middle order

Eight run machines. Three slots to form the batting core. Which trio would you slot in?

The allrounder

The one slot to lend the perfect balance to your side. Who would you pick?

The wicketkeeper

The best gloveman who is a handy bat? Or a match-winning batsman who can hold his own behind the wickets?

The spinners

The five most prolific tweakers in the longest format in 2017. Take your pick (or two).

The seamers

Which two (or three) fast men would you trust to do the business? Take your picks from our eight-man shortlonglist.