County Championship 2024 Team of the Season

As the 2024 County Championship season comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the standout performers and create the team of the season. Here is my selection for the best XI:

1. Joe Root (Yorkshire)

Root was a consistent run-scorer throughout the season, leading Yorkshire with his batting performances.

2. Rory Burns (Surrey)

Burns showed his class as an opening batsman, providing solid starts for Surrey in every match.

3. Ben Stokes (Durham)

Stokes’ all-round abilities came to the fore, making important contributions with both bat and ball for Durham.

4. Ollie Robinson (Kent)

Robinson was a standout performer with the ball, consistently taking wickets for Kent throughout the season.

5. Jos Buttler (Lancashire)

Buttler’s explosive batting in the middle order provided crucial runs for Lancashire in tight situations.

6. Ben Foakes (Essex)

Foakes was a reliable wicketkeeper-batsman for Essex, providing stability in the lower middle order.

7. Sam Curran (Surrey)

Curran’s left-arm swing bowling and handy lower-order batting made him a valuable asset for Surrey.

8. Jofra Archer (Sussex)

Archer’s pace and ability to break partnerships made him a key bowler for Sussex throughout the season.

9. Jack Leach (Somerset)

Leach’s accurate spin bowling played a crucial role in Somerset’s success in the Championship.

10. Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire)

Broad’s experience and skill with the ball were instrumental in Nottinghamshire’s strong showing this season.

11. James Anderson (Lancashire)

Anderson’s mastery of swing bowling and ability to pick up wickets consistently earned him a place in the team of the season.