SA Cricketer of the Year Nominee - Vernon Philander
Vernon Philander becoming the world No. 2 ranked bowler and, as far as can be established taking the quickest 'fifer' from the start of a Test match when his 5/9 was pivotal in dismissing New Zealand for 45 at Sahara Park Newlands. He also emerged as a quality bowling all-rounder to move up to No. 4 in this category on the ICC rankings
