Best XI of the year 2018 across all the formats

#3 Virat Kohli (India) (C)

England v India - 2nd ODI: Royal London One-Day Series

Virat Kohli has led his side in 14 ODIs, 12 Tests and 10 T20Is in 2018. Out of which he won 9 ODIs, 6 T20Is and 5 Tests. His winning percentage is 55.55 till now. He was the first Asian captain to win a Test match in South Africa, England and Australia. He scored 2653 runs, which arise to be the most runs scored by a batsman in 2018. He scored 11 centuries (6 in ODI and 5 in Tests). Also, he was the first Indian in 2018 to score two 150s in ODIs. He was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

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#4 Joe Root (England)

Joe Root has averaged 46.14 in 2018

England's Test captain Joe Root had a great year. He scored 1938 runs at an average of 46.14. It includes five centuries ( 3 in ODI and 2 in Tests). He is the second highest run-scorer in the year 2018. Also, he is the second highest run scorer in Tests. He scored 948 runs in Tests at an average of 41.21. He is the first English captain to whitewash the Lankans in Sri Lanka in Tests. Also, he is the first English captain to win a Test series in Sri Lanka in 17 years.

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#5 Kane Williamson (New Zealand)

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson is one of the best captains New Zealand ever produced. He has captained his side in 13 ODIs, 6 Tests and 13 T20Is. He scored 1320 runs at an average of 44, which include 4 centuries (2 in Tests and 2 in ODIs). He is the first Kiwi captain to win an away Test series against Pakistan after 49 years. He is the first Kiwi batsman to have 900+ points in Test batsman rankings.

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#6 Jos Buttler (England) (WK)

Jos Butler

Jos Buttler is one of the most premier wicketkeeper-batsman of the current generation. He is the vice-captain of England in Tests. He played 23 ODI, 10 Test and 9 T20I matches in 2018. He scored 1677 runs at an average of 43, which include 3 centuries ( 2 in ODIs and 1 in Test). He has 49 dismissals ( 39 catches and 10 stumpings) as a wicket-keeper. For his exceptional performance, he will be the wicket-keeper in this XI.

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#7 Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)

Shakib al Hasan

Shakib is the best all-rounder the generation ever witnessed. He is the most dedicated player for his nation. He has played 15 ODIs, 11 T20Is and 4 Tests. He scored 958 runs at an average of 31.53 with 9 fifties. He picked up 53 wickets at an average of 21.84 and strike rate 31.6. He is the first player to score 40+ runs and pick a fifer in a T20I match. He picked up two fifers ( 1 in Test and 1 in T20I) in 2018. These numbers prove worthy for Shakib to be in this XI.