Vote for your favourite cricket picture of 2016 from our selection of 12 superb snaps
Friday 30 December 2016 13:42, UK
Another brilliant year of cricket is coming to a close and as well as some fantastic action, we have also been treated to some stunning cricketing snaps from across the globe over the past 12 months.
There were thousands to choose from and, after much agonising, we have whittled them down to our final 12 - and there are some real crackers.
So, cast your eye over the options and vote for your favourite below...
1) Gayle & Finch feel the heat - Scott Barbour
Chris Gayle and Aaron Finch emerge from the flames to open the batting for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash.
2) Ben Stokes' direct hit - Gareth Copley
Desperate dives from Ben Stokes and Lahiru Thirimanne result in the England fielder running out the batsman during the World T20, in India.
3) Pakistan's Lord's salute - Gareth Copley
The Pakistan players salute after securing victory in the first Test against England, at Lord's in July.
4) England appeal en masse - Gareth Copley
At Edgbaston, later in the Test series, the England players go up as one for an appeal against Yasir Shah.
5) Adelaide Oval under the lights - Morne de Klerk
South Australia and Victoria compete under the lights, and a remarkable purple sky in Adelaide, during the Sheffield Shield.
6) Root roars to double ton - Stu Forster
The emotion comes roaring out as Joe Root celebrates going to his double century in July's Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford.
7) David Warner flat out - Paul Kane
Australia opener David Warner ends up flat on his back after slipping playing a shot during the first Test with South Africa at the WACA in November.
8) Renshaw off his feet - Paul Kane
Matthew Renshaw makes absolutely sure to keep his feet out of the way of a yorker while playing for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield.
9) Samuels in the shadows - Francois Nel
Marlon Samuels bats on as the light fades in Dubai during the West Indies' Test against Pakistan in October.
10) Brathwaite's moment of glory - Dibyangshu Sarkar
Carlos Brathwaite basks in the glory after hitting four consecutive sixes to win the World T20 final for the West Indies.
11) SCG pays tribute to Richie Benaud - Cameron Spencer
The crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground come dressed as Richie Benaud in tribute to the late, great Australian bowler and commentator during January's Test between Australia and the West Indies.
12) Maasai Warrior attacks at SCG - William West
A Maasai Warrior heaves the ball into the legside during a match against a team made of Australian rugby union and rugby league players.
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