James Neesham signs for Northamptonshire for Blast campaign

Five of the ten players on this year's shortlist are from one team

Our nominees for captain of the year forged new paths for their teams, and led them to first-time triumphs

Visits by India women and South Africa men, plus the Women's World Cup and a tour by Netherlands men, are scheduled for the next few weeks

India will face Pakistan at the MCG on October 23

The T20 World Cup dominates our shortlist, with three spells by Pakistan bowlers in contention

South Africa move up a spot to fifth place after beating India; New Zealand retain second spot

Our shortlist includes several World Cup gems, and a Liam Livingstone masterclass in a losing cause

Almost hundreds, rearguard fifties, scene-setting top-order knocks - our contenders stepped up and stood out

Four-match tour to Australia won't go ahead due to NZ not being able to secure MIQ space