BBL 07: Team of the tournament

The Big Bash League is an Australian professional T20 cricket league established in 2011 by Cricket Australia. The 7th edition of the second most popular T20 league - after the IPL - concluded recently, showing glimpses of young talented cricketers as well as the capabilities of some Australian veterans.

On the basis of their performances young guns like D'Arcy Short, Alex Carey, Billy Stanlake, Jhye Richardson, and Ben Dwarshuis got an opportunity to don the yellow shirt for the first time while some of the veterans like Andrew Tye, Cameron White and Glenn Maxwell made a return to play for their country again.

Here is a playing XI comprising the best performers of the season.

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#1 Alex Carey (WK-Batsman)

BBL Final - Strikers v Hurricanes

Born in Loxton, South Australia, the left-handed wicket-keeper batsman made his BBL debut last season for Adelaide Strikers. Only a few would know of the fact that he was a professional Australian rules football player, participating in several Under-18 championships prior to this.

The gifted stroke-maker was the leading run-getter for his side and one of the reasons for Strikers' success this season. Furthermore, his skills behind the stumps earned him a national call-up in ODIs against England, replacing the injured Tim Paine.

BBL 07:

Batting:

Inns - 11

Runs - 443

SR - 141.53

HS - 100

#2 D'Arcy Short (Batsman)

Only batsman to score 500+ runs this season

The Hobart Hurricanes' top order batsman came into the limelight when he scored eight fours and three sixes against a potent Sydney Sixers bowling attack on his BBL debut.

The leading run-scorer in the BBL this season has already drawn comparisons with David Warner, leading his team to the finals. Recently, he earned a call-up to Australia's T20 side for the upcoming tri-series following his BBL heroics.

BBL 07:

Batting:

Inns - 11

Runs - 572

SR - 148.57

HS - 122*

#3 Travis Head (C) (Batsman)

Head was released from the national team to play the BBL final

The 24-year-old left-hander has earned a reputation as one of the most devastating batsmen in the country. Travis Head has been a constant figure in the Australian limited-overs squad in recent times.

He is the overall leading run-scorer for Adelaide Strikers in the BBL. Firing late in BBL 07, the skipper led his team to their maiden title beating the Hobart Hurricanes at their home ground, the Adelaide Oval in the final.

BBL 07:

Batting:

Inns - 9

Runs - 374

SR - 133.10

HS - 85

#4 Shane Watson (Batsman)

Watson started BBL 07 strongly

The former Australian cricketer Shane Watson is one of the most talented all-rounders in the world. He has played franchise cricket all over the planet since his retirement, including the IPL, CPL, PSL and indeed the BBL.

Sydney Thunder had a forgettable outing this season in contrast to their captain. The 36-year-old scored the most runs for his side this season.

BBL 07:

Batting:

Inns - 10

Runs - 331

SR - 139.07

HS - 77

#5 Glenn Maxwell (Batsman)

Maxwell idolizes South Africa's AB de Villiers

An unorthodox but influential batsman, Glenn Maxwell plays for Melbourne Stars in the BBL. With unique tricks up his sleeve, the swash-buckler never fails to entertain fans with his creative hitting all around the park.

Following his BBL show, the 29-year-old was roped in to the Australian ODI squad as a cover for Aaron Finch, who was ruled out due to a hamstring injury. He is currently a part of the squad for the ongoing T20 tri-series between Australia, New Zealand & England.

BBL 07:

Batting:

Inns - 9

Runs - 299

SR - 154.12

HS - 84

#6 Ashton Turner (Batsman)

Turner scored 52 runs off 27 balls against Sydney Sixers to win the MoM award

The all-rounder who bats in the middle-order and bowls off-spin is a member of Perth Scorchers' setup. He contributed to a couple of victories single-handedly and was awarded the Man of the Match in the first game for his side.

Considering his ability to take the momentum away from the opposition with his hard-hitting, Turner played a crucial role in Scorchers' season. Out of his 252 runs this season, 144 came in boundaries, including 16 sixes and 12 fours.

BBL 07:

Batting:

Inns - 11

Runs - 252

SR - 162.58

HS - 70

#7 Ashton Agar (All-rounder)

BBL - Scorchers v Hurricanes

The 24-year-old spinning all-rounder from Melbourne was touted to be one of Australian cricket's brightest talents, having enjoyed an exponential rise. With seam bowling all-rounders in abundance down under, Agar is a rare species who can bowl left-arm spin and hit the ball hard in the lower-order.

In the BBL, he showed his considerable talent with the ball, bat and in the field for Perth Scorchers. In the current season, he was one of the most economical bowlers and also assisted with the bat during crunch situations.

BBL 07:

Bowling:

Inns - 9

Wkts - 8

Economy - 5.74

BBI - 3/19

Batting:

Inns - 7

Runs - 149

SR - 128.45

HS - 33*

#8 Dwayne Bravo (Bowler)

Led Melbourne Renegades to the semi-finals in Aaron Finch's absence

The Carribean all-rounder is one of the most loved cricketers across the globe, having participated in almost every franchise-based league.

He is the current record-holder for taking the most number of wickets (87) in the shortest format in a single calendar year. In the current BBL season, the 34-year-old grabbed a match-defining fifer against Hobart Hurricanes and became the first-ever bowler to pick 400 T20 wickets.

BBL 07:

Bowling:

Inns - 11

Wkts - 18

Economy - 8.48

BBI - 5/28

#9 Rashid Khan (Bowler)

Rashid Khan spun webs around the batsmen in the BBL

The leggie from Afghanistan is one of the most exciting young stars in T20 cricket and has already played over 50 international matches so far.

The 19-year-old made his BBL debut for Adelaide Strikers this season and turned out to be the most successful spinner, with 18 scalps. Earlier this month, Rashid Khan was named "The Associate Player of the Year" of 2017 at the ICC Awards.

BBL 07:

Bowling:

Inns - 11

Wkts - 18

Economy - 5.56

BBI - 3/20

#10 Andrew Tye (Bowler)

Tye's death-bowling prowess earned him an IPL contract

Andrew Tye is a T20 specialist with the ability to bowl yorkers at will. The 31-year-old was the leading wicket-taker in BBL 07 before receiving a national call-up.

Playing for Perth Scorchers, he picked up a hat-trick against Sydney Sixers which was his third in T20s in the calendar year. His heroics in the BBL earned him an ODI cap in the series against England, where he picked up a fifer in one of the games.

BBL 07:

Bowling:

Inns - 6

Wkts - 16

Economy - 8.11

BBI - 5/23

#11 Ben Laughlin (Bowler)

Laughlin has played only eight international games for his country

The Melbourne-born seam bowler, Ben Laughlin is BBL's all-time leading wicket-taker. He forms the backbone of Adelaide Striker's bowling-attack along with the leggie, Rashid Khan.

The 35-year-old T20 veteran is a very skilful bowler and possesses an ingenious change of pace, which was quite evident in his nail-biting final over in the semi-final against Melbourne Renegades.

BBL 07:

Bowling:

Inns - 11

Wkts - 16

Economy - 8.13

BBI - 4/26