2008 V. Sehwag India
Took the task of opening Test innings to a new level, scoring at 85 runs per 100 balls in the calendar year.
2007 J.H.Kallis South Africa
Hit 1,210 runs in nine Tests, and 987 in ODIs. Also took 20 wickets in Test and 19 in ODIs.
2006 M.Muralitharan Sri Lanka
Took 90 wickets in 11 Tests, including 60 in his last six.
2005 A.Flintoff England
Inspired England to Ashes triumph in Test cricket's greatest series.
2004 S.K.Warne Australia
Bounced back after drug ban to take 70 wickets in 12 Tests, ten of which were won.
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