The Ashes away tour never provides contenders for this award as its split over 2 years, so theres no chance there. If somebody had scored, say, 6 tons throughout the year & followed it with another 2 in the 1st 2 tests then that might clinch it I suppose. Bellys 3 on the trot wont do it or even come close, or even be mentioned in the same paragraph.
No, its Clarke I reckon. He'll be the housewives favourite after publicly mourning his wife & showing loyalty....& tbh i wouldnt begrudge the bloke whatever he gets even if its a tragedy that wins it for him if you see what I mean
