Swann topped a shortlist which also included Test and one-day captain Andrew Strauss, Twenty20 skipper Paul Collingwood, and pace bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson.

BBC: Graeme Swann named England cricketer of the year

Captain Andrew Strauss, Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood are all currently averaging under 30 against Pakistan.

BBC: England batsmen are vulnerable, says Ricky Ponting

CNN's Melissa Long speaks with YouTube contributor Mark Strauss about Rep. Ron Paul's response to his question.

CNN: /YouTube debate: Video streams

England, who lead the series 1-0, were 86-5 after losing Andrew Strauss, Ian Bell and Paul Collingwood in 13 balls.

BBC: Pietersen century rescues England

That success, which came last May and without Strauss in the side - Paul Collingwood leads the Twenty20 team - was pleasantly unexpected.

BBC: Cricket World Cup: England out to win - Andrew Strauss

Strauss, who had his problems against Paul Harris when the slow left-armer persisted from over the wicket into the rough, continued to try the leg glance and was caught off bat and pad by Smith, who eventually positioned himself behind square on the leg-side.

BBC: Pietersen reign starts with a win