The year from hell

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

The end of an unprecedented era

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

The good and the less good

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

New boys make good

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

The year of living repetitively

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

Riding the wave

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

Young England shrug off old baggage

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

Tough freshman year

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

More money, more games, more exposure

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

Future uncertain but it's not all dark

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

More swings and roundabouts

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

The year of Bangladesh

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

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