Always a talking point, rarely agreed upon - the announcement of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Year adds a little spice to the morning coffee. Today, 2018's selection did not disappoint: three women accompanying Windies batsman Shai Hope, who put England's men to the sword last term, and Jamie Porter, with 75 wickets to lead Essex to their first County Championship title in 25 years.
CRICKETERS OF THE YEAR
England World Cup winning troika amongst Wisden's Cricketers of the Year
Shrubsole and Sciver, alongside their skipper Knight, made it to the prestigious list. © Getty
The trio is plucked from the England squad that won last summer's Women's World Cup: captain