Melbourne Stars is a professional T20 cricket team that participates in Australian Big Bash League every year since the tournament launched in 2011. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the official home ground for Melbourne Stars and they played home matches in it.

Melbourne Stars
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Stars team players wear green color jersey during the matches. Melbourne Stars are currently lead by David Hussey meanwhile New Zealand’s former skipper Stephen Fleming is the head coach of side.

Melbourne Stars Performance Year Wise

Melbourne Stars have never won Big Bash League championship and are still looking for their first trophy. However team succeeds to play at least semi-finals of all KFC BBL T20 events. They were runner-up in 2015-16 edition of Big Bash where they lost final against Sydney Thunder.

Year Result / Place
2011-12 Semi-Final (4th Place)
2012-13 Semi-Final (3rd Place)
2013-14 Semi-Final (1st Place)
2014-15 Semi-Final (3rd Place)
2015-16 Runner-Up (2nd Place)
2016-17 Semi-Final (4th Place)
2017-18 TBC

Melbourne Stars Squad 2018-19

John Hastings to captain Melbourne Stars in the 8th edition of KFC Big Bash League 2018-19 starting from 20th December.

Player Country Role
Seb Gotch Australia Batsman
Robert Quiney Australia Batsman
Sandeep Lamichhane Nepal Bowler
James Faulkner Australia All-Rounder
Even Gulbis Australia All-Rounder
Glenn Maxwell Australia All-Rounder
John Hastings (Captain) Australia Bowler
Luke Wright England All-Rounder
Marcus Stoinis Australia All-Rounder
Ben Dunk Australia Wicket-Keeper
Peter Handscomb Australia Wicket-Keeper
Sam Harper Australia Wicket-Keeper
Tom Triffitt Australia Wicket-Keeper
Scott Boland Australia Bowler
Adam Zampa Australia Bowler
Michael Beer Australia Bowler
Daniel Worrall Australia Bowler
Jackson Coleman Australia Bowler
Ben Hilfenhaus Australia Bowler

Official Online Presence

Website: www.melbournestars.com.au

Facebook: Melbourne Stars

Twitter: Melbourne Stars

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