Andrew Strauss Despite two ducks in his last three innings, he still managed 656 runs in the Tests and lifted the Man of the Series award. But his one-day form for England has been impressive too - 658 runs in 22 matches so far, at an average of 38.70, with a good strike rate of 74.77 runs per 100 balls.
Adam Bacher Recalled to South Africa's one-day side for the first time in seven years, after a prolific season for the Lions. In ten matches for them he's scored 502 runs at 62, including a massive 158 not out against the Warriors. The nephew of the former SA board chief Ali, this Bacher is now 31, and also played 19 Tests between 1996 and 1999.

Graeme Smith Maybe it's the cares of captaincy, but the man who bludgeoned twin double-centuries in the Tests in England in 2003 only managed a modest trio of fifties this time, and was haunted by Hoggard. A rare home series defeat will have added to the headaches inflicted by his coach, who clobbered him with a ball at practice during the fourth Test.
Jimmy Anderson The Next Big Thing about a year ago, he has returned to earth with a bump, not helped by weeks of net bowling as England played back-to-back-to-back Tests. Looked disorientated when let loose on the great outdoors in the fourth Test, but should get another chance with the white ball.