Top 5 unsung heroes of 2016

#2 Jos Buttler

The rampant England wicket keeper has had a terrific year in England's new look ODI and T20I outfits. With aggression being the team's moto ever since the 2015 World Cup, Buttler was expected to be a key member in their plans.

Buttler smacked 573 runs in 16 ODIs at an average of 57.30 including one hundred and five fifties. What has been phenomenal is his strike rate this year. He has struck at 129.93 this year, and has 21 sixes to his name.

He has been equally impressive in T20Is, averaging 61 in 10 T20Is with a highest of 73*. He has struck 20 sixes in T20s this year and also made a much awaited Test return during the series against India. While Bairstow has been England's more celebrated keeper this year, Buttler has been smacking runs at will.