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As the year 2019 comes to an end, fans around the globe are wondering what happened in the world of cricket. England have won their maiden ODI World Cup crown while team India have continued their reign as the no.1 Test team. The Ashes earlier this year saw returns of David Warner and Steve Smith in the Australian cricket team after 12 months of the suspension. Former left-arm Australian spinner Brad Hogg, who has impressed with his performances in his late 40's - released his Best Test XI of 2019 on his YouTube channel.   The 48-year-old picked Indian opening pair Mayank Agarwal and Rohit Sharma at the top. Both struck double centuries at home, with Rohit, as an opener in Tests, impressed one and all, smashing two tons in a Test and has been on a roll in the Test format, while the 28-year-old Mayank has impressed everyone with his skills to merge attack and defence at the same time. Hogg also picked Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to go with Virat Kohli in the middle...

Australian spinner Brad Hogg has quit the Perth Scorchers after spending the glorious five year spell with the club and will start afresh with a different Big Bash League outfit. He is tipped to join the Melbourne Renegades. However, no official announcement has been announced from the club, but the Scorchers head coach Justin Langer confirmed that the 45-year-old was leaving the WACA Ground. Hogg has started his Big Bash career in 2011-12 season, since then has been a leading wicket taker with 46 wickets at 21.82. "Very disappointing," Langer told reporters. "I know [where he's going], but I can't tell you where he's going. But he's leaving the Scorchers. I'm really disappointed about that. What can I say? I'm personally disappointed, professionally disappointed, but it's his decision and life goes on. "In my opinion he's made a wrong decision, that's okay, that's not my business. But I can go to bed ...

Brad Hogg has been included in the Australian Twenty20 squad for the two matches against India. In 2008, Hogg was retired from international cricket. George Bailey will lead the Australian T20 team. Australia squad : George Bailey (captain), Travis Birt, David Warner, James Faulkner, Xavier Doherty, Dan Christian, David Hussey, Aaron Finch, Brett Lee, Mitchell Marsh, Brad Hogg, Clint McKay, Shaun Marsh and Matthew Wade.