Cricket Superstar
Cricket Superstar is an Australian cricket-based reality television series that airs on Fox8. Working on a weekly elimination format, the winner will receive a rookie-contract with his state and a scholarship to the Centre of Excellence. The winner was 21-year-old Victorian, Ian Holland.
Season One (2012)
The first series is hosted by Lee Furlong. Former Australian captain Allan Border is the chief judge and Graham Manou is the mentor. It was filmed in Brisbane and featured guest appearances by current and former players including Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting.It first aired on 4 January 2012.
Contestants
The final squad of 15 players was selected from 60 finalists, from over 1000 applicants. The prize for the winner is a rookie contract with their state association for the 2012/13 season and a four-month scholarship at the Cricket Centre of Excellence in Brisbane.Name | Date of Birth | State | Main skill | Comments | References |
Vic | All-rounder | Winner | , , | ||
WA | Pace bowler | Runner-up | , , | ||
SA | Batsman | Dismissed in week 10 Was rookie listed by in 2008 & 2009 | , , | ||
Tas | Batsman | Dismissed in week 9 Brother of Tom Cooper, both Ben and Tom have played international cricket for the Netherlands cricket team | , | ||
WA | Batsman | Dismissed in week 8 Has played List-A cricket for Western Australia | , , | ||
NSW | All-rounder | Dismissed in week 8 | , | ||
WA | All-rounder | Withdrew due to injury in week 8 | , , | ||
NSW | Batsman | Dismissed in week 6 | |||
NSW | Wicket-keeper | Dismissed in week 6 | |||
Vic | Pace bowler | Dismissed in week 6 Brother of footballer Hayden Crozier | |||
SA | Pace bowler | Dismissed in week 5 Son of John Frick | |||
Qld | Pace bowler | Dismissed in week 4 | |||
NSW | Batsman | Dismissed in week 3 | |||
SA | Spin bowler | Dismissed in week 3. Has played First Class for South Australia | , , | ||
Qld | Pace bowler | Dismissed in week 2 |