Melbourne Stars

Melbourne Stars
Personnel
Captain	David Hussey
Coach	Stephen Fleming
Chairman	Edward McGuire
Team information
Colours	Green
Founded	2011
Home ground	Melbourne Cricket Ground
Capacity	100,024
History
BBL wins	0
CLT20 wins	0
Official website	Official Website
	2015–16 Melbourne Stars season

The Melbourne Stars is an Australian Twenty20 cricket team based in Melbourne, Victoria that competes in Australia's Twenty20 competition, the Big Bash League.^[1] The Stars wear a green uniform and play their home matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the largest cricket stadium in the world.^[2]

They are currently captained by Australian David Hussey and coached by former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming.^[3]

Mascot

Starman is the official mascot of the Melbourne Stars. In BBL|05 the Stars introduced a secondary mascot Sammy the Seagull after a seagull was struck with a cricket ball hit by Adam Voges during a Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers match in BBL|04 while the Stars were fielding.

2016/17 squad

S/N	Name	Date of birth (age)	Batting style	Bowling style	Notes
Batsmen
12	Seb Gotch	(1993-07-12) 12 July 1993 (age 31)	Right-handed	−
24	Kevin Pietersen	(1980-06-27) 27 June 1980 (age 44)	Right-handed	Right arm off spin	Visa contract
21	Robert Quiney	(1982-08-20) 20 August 1982 (age 42)	Left-handed	Right arm medium
All Rounders
5	James Faulkner	(1990-04-29) 29 April 1990 (age 34)	Right-handed	Left arm fast medium	Vice-captain
4	Evan Gulbis	(1986-03-26) 26 March 1986 (age 38)	Right-handed	Right arm fast medium
8	David Hussey	(1977-07-15) 15 July 1977 (age 47)	Right-handed	Right arm off spin	Captain
32	Glenn Maxwell	(1988-10-14) 14 October 1988 (age 35)	Right-handed	Right arm off spin
16	Marcus Stoinis	(1989-08-16) 16 August 1989 (age 35)	Right-handed	Right arm medium
6	Luke Wright	(1985-03-07) 7 March 1985 (age 39)	Right-handed	Right arm fast medium	Visa contract
Wicketkeepers
54	Peter Handscomb	(1991-04-26) 26 April 1991 (age 33)	Right-handed	–
2	Sam Harper	(1996-12-10) 10 December 1996 (age 27)	Right-handed	–
7	Tom Triffitt	(1990-11-13) 13 November 1990 (age 33)	Right-handed	–
Pace bowlers
25	Scott Boland	(1989-04-11) 11 April 1989 (age 35)	Right-handed	Right arm fast medium
11	John Hastings	(1985-11-04) 4 November 1985 (age 38)	Right-handed	Right arm fast medium
20	Ben Hilfenhaus	(1983-03-15) 15 March 1983 (age 41)	Right-handed	Right arm fast medium
17	Daniel Worrall	(1991-07-10) 10 July 1991 (age 33)	Right-handed	Right arm fast medium
Spin bowlers
19	Michael Beer	(1984-06-09) 9 June 1984 (age 40)	Right-handed	Left arm orthodox
63	Adam Zampa	(1992-03-31) 31 March 1992 (age 32)	Right-handed	Right-arm leg break

Statistics

Most Runs

Batsman	Years	mat	inns	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Luke Wright	2011-Current	43	43	1136	29.89	135.72
David Hussey	2011-Current	39	33	718	29.91	127.98
Kevin Pietersen	2014-Current	17	17	616	41.06	139.36
Cameron White	2011-2015	34	33	615	19.83	112.22
Brad Hodge	2012-2014	18	15	561	43.15	139.90

Women's Team

The Melbourne Stars WBBL team in captained by Meg Lanning.

Domestic

Big Bash:
- Champions (0):
  - Runners-Up (1): 2015–16
  - Minor Premiers (1): 2013–14
- Finals Series Appearances (5): 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
  - Wooden Spoons (0):

Imported players

Jade Dernbach – England (2011)
Luke Wright – England (2011–present)
Lasith Malinga – Sri Lanka (2012–2013)
Dimitri Mascarenhas – England (2012)
Mohammad Hafeez – Pakistan (2013)
Kevin Pietersen – England (2014–present)

Notable Fans

References

^ "BBL team names and colours". 6 April 2011. Archived from the original on April 10, 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "New Twenty20 Big Bash league to feature teams in pink, orange and purple as tradition is abandoned". Fox Sports (Australia). 6 April 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
^ "Stephen Fleming named Melbourne Stars coach". 3 News. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2015.

External links

Melbourne Stars on Facebook
Melbourne Stars on X

[bigbash.com.au_-_06Apr2011_-_BBL_team_names_and_colours-1] "BBL team names and colours". 6 April 2011. Archived from the original on April 10, 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[Fox_Sports_(Australia)_-_06Apr2011_-_Home_Cricket_Domestic_Cricket_Sydney_Twenty20_pink,_not_blue_New_Twenty20_Big_Bash_league_to_feature_teams_in_pink,_orange_and_purple_as_tradition_is_abandoned-2] "New Twenty20 Big Bash league to feature teams in pink, orange and purple as tradition is abandoned". Fox Sports (Australia). 6 April 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2011.

[3] "Stephen Fleming named Melbourne Stars coach". 3 News. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2015.

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Years	Kit Manufacturers	Chest Sponsor	Breast Sponsor
2011-12	KooGa	Energy Australia	Jenny Craig
2012-13		Energy Australia	Jenny Craig
2013-14		Dick Smith Optus Yes	Mitsubishi Motars
2014-15	Majestic Athletic
2015-16
2016-17		Yes	Optus
2017-18

Years	Kit Manufacturers	Chest Sponsor	Breast Sponsor	Back Sponsor
2015-16	Majestic Athletic	Rebel Sport	VicHealth	Antler Luggage
2016-17		Rebel Sport	Yes	Optus
2017-18

v t e Melbourne Stars
Est. 2011 in Melbourne, Victoria Men Women Players
History	Overview
Home stadium	Melbourne Cricket Ground
Leagues	Big Bash League Champions League Twenty20 Women's Big Bash League
Seasons (men)	2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23
Seasons (women)	2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23
Coaches (men)	Greg Shipperd (2011–2015) Stephen Fleming (2015–2019) David Hussey (2019–present)
Captains (men)	Shane Warne (2011–2013) Cameron White (2013–2015) Michael Clarke (2015 Retired before season) David Hussey (2015–2017) John Hastings (2017–2018) Glenn Maxwell (2018–present) Nic Maddinson (2019 Acting) Peter Handscomb (2020 Acting) Adam Zampa (2022–2023 Acting)
Coaches (women)	David Hemp (2015–2020) Trent Woodhill (2020–21) Jarrad Loughman (2021–22) Jonathan Batty (2022–23)
Captains (women)	Meg Lanning (2015–2017, 2020–2022) Kristen Beams (2017–2019) Elyse Villani (2019–20) Nicole Faltum (2022–23)

v t e Big Bash League
Participating teams	Adelaide Strikers Brisbane Heat Hobart Hurricanes Melbourne Renegades Melbourne Stars Perth Scorchers Sydney Sixers Sydney Thunder
Seasons	2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25
Squads	2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24
Statistics and records	Team Batting Bowling Partnership
Lists	Venues Players Captains Centuries Five-wicket hauls Wooden spoons
Related articles	Women's Big Bash League KFC Twenty20 Big Bash The Big Appeal Big Bash Boom Melbourne Derby Sydney Derby
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