Combined World Test XI of 2018

#7: Jason Holder, West Indies

Jason Holder, West Indies captain

Jason Holder has been an unsung hero in the West Indies line-up for the past 5 years. Despite his team's struggle, Holder has been a lone warrior, leading his team from the front as an allrounder.

In 5 matches, the bowling all-rounder has scalped 28 wickets at a staggering average of 12 with 3 fifers. With the bat, Holder has scored 265 runs at a decent average of 38.

In the 3rd Test against Sri Lanka, though Holder picked up 9 wickets for the match and scored a vital 74 off 123 balls, his efforts went in vain as Sri Lanka emerged as the winner and drew the series 1-1.

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#8: Ravichandran Ashwin, India

Ashwin's County stint has helped him to gain confidence in overseas conditions

The Indian talisman has been India's strike-bowler in the home conditions. Though Ashwin doesn't hold an appreciable record in overseas conditions, a slight improvement in his performance was apparent in South Africa and England.

In 7 matches, Ashwin has picked up 23 wickets at a nominal average of 27.56 out of which 18 wickets were against South Africa and England.

Though Ashwin couldn't satisfy the team's expectation with the bat, he has scored 234 runs in 7 matches, which is more than the top-order batsman Murali Vijay's tally this year.

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#9: Pat Cummins, Australia

Pat Cummins is eagerly waiting for India's tour to Australia

The Aussie speedster after a long list of injuries has started to reap rewards for his immense talent and hard work. His contribution during the Ashes at home was vital for Australia's 4-0 success against England.

Cummins had a wonderful series against South Africa in the rainbow nation. Though his team was struggling after the 'Sandpaper gate incident', his performance wasn't hampered due to it.

In 2018, Cummins has played 5 matches and picked up 30 wickets at a scintillating average of 19.70 with a solitary fifer.