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%)