Craig Overton – Somerset (44% of the votes)

Overton enjoyed an outstanding 2026 with bat and ball, scoring 734 runs, taking 53 wickets, and making a number of match-winning contributions. His county are still waiting for a first-ever title despite the 32-year-old’s heroics.

George Hill – Yorkshire (21%)

Hill also had an excellent season in both disciplines, taking 48 wickets at an average of 18.39, and making 748 runs including six half-centuries.

The rest of the votes…

Ben Stokes – Durham (12%)

Matt Critchley – Essex (8%)

Ben Aitchison – Derbyshire (5%)

Lewis Gregory – Somerset (4%)

Martin Andersson – Derbyshire (3%)

Ryan Higgins – Middlesex (3%)