South Africa's rise to the top of the test rankings has been reflected in the International Cricket Council's Test Team of the Year with four Proteas making it to the Michael Clarke-led side.
Batsman Hashim Amla and allrounder Jacques Kallis and bowlers Vernon Philander and Dale Steyn are in the squad which has a fifth South African - AB de Villiers - as the 12th man.
No Indian or New Zealand players make the team.
New Zealander Doug Bracwell is up for the emerging player award, while Daniel Vettori is a finalist for the spirit of cricket award.
ICC Test Team of the Year: Alastair Cook (England), Hashim Amla (South Africa), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Michael Clarke (Australia, captain), Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies), Matt Prior (England - wicketkeeper), Stuart Broad (England), Saeed Ajmal (Pakistan), Vernon Philander (South Africa), Dale Steyn (South Africa); 12th Man - AB de Villiers (South Africa).
ICC award shortlists:
Cricketer of the Year: Hashim Amla (South Africa), Michael Clarke (Australia), Vernon Philander (South Africa), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka).
Test Cricketer of the Year: Hashim Amla (South Africa), Michael Clarke (Australia), Vernon Philander (South Africa), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka).
ODI Cricketer of the Year: MS Dhoni (India), Virat Kohli (India), Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka).
Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year: Lydia Greenway (England), Anisa Mohammed (West Indies), Sarah Taylor (England), Stafanie Taylor (West Indies).
Emerging Cricketer of the Year: Doug Bracewell (New Zealand), Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka), Sunil Narine (West Indies), James Pattinson (Australia).
Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year: Alyssa Healy (Australia), Lisa Sthalekar (Australia), Sarah Taylor (England), Stafanie Taylor (West Indies).
ICC Umpire of the Year: Billy Bowden, Aleem Dar, Kumar Dharmasena, Richard Kettleborough, Simon Taufel, Rodney Tucker.
Spirit of Cricket: Mohammad Hafeez (Pakistan), Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), AB de Villiers (South Africa).
People's Choice Award: James Anderson (England), Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Vernon Philander (South Africa), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), Sachin Tendulkar (India).
