Melbourne Stars Squad
**1. Cameron White:**
Cameron White, the captain of the Melbourne Stars, is a seasoned T20 cricketer with extensive international and domestic experience. In his career, he has played 47 T20 Internationals, maintaining an average of 32.8, scoring five fifties, and contributing with 23 catches. He has also featured in 190 Twenty20 matches, where he holds an impressive average of 31.12.
During the Big Bash League season of 2013-14, White made a significant impact, scoring 207 runs in 8 innings with an average of 29.57 and a notable strike rate of 135.29. He achieved two fifties during this season. White’s rich experience in T20 cricket extends to various teams, including Northamptonshire, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Somerset, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Deccan Chargers, and his current team, the Melbourne Stars.
**2. Kevin Pietersen:**
Kevin Pietersen, a towering English player at six feet four inches, is a prominent overseas player for the Melbourne Stars. At 34 years of age, he brings substantial T20 experience to the team. Pietersen has played 37 T20 Internationals, boasting an impressive average of 37.93 and a remarkable strike rate of 141.51. In the broader T20 format, he has participated in 111 matches, maintaining an average of 32.07, including a century and 14 half-centuries.
Despite missing out on the Big Bash League Season 2013-14, there are high hopes and expectations for Kevin Pietersen in the upcoming Big Bash League 2014-15. His prowess with the bat and vast experience make him a crucial asset for the Melbourne Stars.
**3. Luke Feldman:**
Luke Feldman, a medium-fast bowler representing Australia, has plied his trade for the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. In 19 matches, he has taken 17 wickets with an economy rate of 7.57, underscoring his effectiveness as a bowler in the T20 format.
**4. James Matthew Muirhead:**
James Muirhead is a leg spinner who previously played for the Adelaide Strikers. At just 21 years of age, he has displayed promising talent in T20 cricket. In 12 Twenty20 matches, he has taken 15 wickets with an economy rate of 7.31. Muirhead has also represented Australia in T20 Internationals, claiming 6 wickets in 5 matches. During the Big Bash League season 2013-14, he contributed with 2 wickets in 4 matches, showcasing his potential in the league.
**5. Marcus Peter Stoinis:**
Marcus Stoinis, a right-arm medium pacer and right-hand batsman, has been a part of the Perth Scorchers team. In 9 Twenty20 matches, Stoinis has accumulated 79 runs with an average of 13.16 and an impressive strike rate of 123.43. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a valuable asset in T20 cricket.
**6. Alexander Robin Keath:**
Alexander Robin Keath, a 22-year-old talent, is a recent addition to the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League. Keath has played 3 Twenty20 matches, where he displayed his batting prowess. In just two innings, he managed to score 34 runs with an average of 17 and a commendable strike rate of 121.42, hinting at his potential as a young cricketer.
**7. Rob Quiney:**
Rob Quiney is a 32-year-old Australian left-hand batsman who has played for various teams, including the Rajasthan Royals and Melbourne Stars. In his T20 career, comprising 62 matches, he has scored 956 runs with an average of 16.77 and a strike rate of 114.62. Notably, during the Big Bash League season 2013-14, Quiney featured in two matches for the Melbourne Stars and scored 35 runs with an average of 17.5 and a strike rate of 134.61.
**8. Luke Wright:**
Luke James Wright is an all-rounder who has showcased his skills for teams such as the Dhaka Gladiators, Leicestershire, Melbourne Stars, Sussex, and Pune Warriors. In T20 Internationals, Wright has played 51 matches, scoring 759 runs with an average of 18.97 and a strike rate of 137. He has also contributed with the ball, taking 18 wickets at an economy rate of 8.45. In his extensive T20 career of 203 matches, Wright has accumulated 4533 runs with an average of 27.3 and an impressive strike rate of 146.98. He has scored 4 centuries and 22 half-centuries in this format and has also taken 79 wickets with an economy rate of 8.54. During the Big Bash League season 2013-14, Wright played 9 matches, amassing 288 runs with an average of 32.0 and a strike rate of 144.72. His best score in the Big Bash League during that season was 70, and he also chipped in with 3 wickets at an economy rate of 7.9.
**9. Clive Rose:**
Clive Rose is a 25-year-old orthodox spinner who has appeared in only 4 Twenty20 matches. In these limited appearances, he has scored one run and remained not out once. As a bowler, Rose has taken 1 wicket at an economy rate of 10.30. He is an emerging player within the Melbourne Stars lineup.
**10. Scott Boland:**
Scott Boland is a right-arm fast bowler who has played only two Twenty20 matches, during which he managed to take 3 wickets with an economy rate of 8.87.
**11. Glenn James Maxwell:**
26-year-old Glenn Maxwell is a seasoned T20 player with a reputation as an entertainer in modern cricket. He has played for various teams, including the Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Hampshire, and Melbourne Renegades. In T20 Internationals, Maxwell has participated in 24 matches, scoring 343 runs with an average of 10.05 and an excellent strike rate of 163.33. His best score in T20Is is 74. In his extensive T20 career of 106 matches, he has scored 2003 runs with an average of 22.76 and an impressive strike rate of 158.71. During the Big Bash League season 2013-14, Maxwell played 6 matches, accumulating 143 runs with an average of 47.66 and a strike rate of 198.61. Melbourne Stars have high expectations from Maxwell for the Big Bash League season 2014-15.
**12. James Peter Faulkner:**
James Faulkner is a top-class all-rounder renowned for his performances in ODI and T20 formats. He has played for three teams in the Indian Premier League: Kings XI Punjab, Pune Warriors, and Rajasthan Royals. He has also represented Australia in all three formats: Test, ODI, and T20Is. In T20 Internationals, Faulkner has played 11 matches, scoring 97 runs with an average of 24.25 and a strike rate of 107.77. He has taken 14 wickets in T20Is with an economy rate of 7.6. Faulkner has played 80 Twenty20 matches, scoring 548 runs with an average of 20.29 and a strike rate of 126.85. He has also taken 97 wickets with an economy rate of 7.61. During the Big Bash League season 2013-14, Faulkner took 4 wickets in three matches with an economy rate of 4.75, and his best bowling figures were 3/9.
**13. David John Hussey:**
David Hussey is a 37-year-old Australian all-rounder with vast T20 experience. He has played for various teams, including the Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, and Nottinghamshire during the English season. In T20 Internationals, Hussey has played 39 matches for Australia, scoring 756 runs with an average of 22.90 and a strike rate of 121.34. He has also taken 19 wickets at an economy rate of 6.51. Hussey’s best performance in T20Is includes an unbeaten 88 with the bat and bowling figures of 3/25. In his extensive T20 career, spanning 244 matches, he has remained unbeaten 45 times and scored 5785 runs with an average of 30.93 and a strike rate of 133.2. Hussey has recorded one century and 31 half-centuries in Twenty20 and has taken 67 wickets with an economy rate of 7.47. During the Big Bash League season 2013-14, Hussey scored 149 runs in 7 innings across 9 matches with an average of 49.66 and a strike rate of 119.2.
**14. Jackson Munro Bird:**
Jackson Bird is a fast bowler who is expected to play a crucial role for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League season 2014-15. Bird has featured in 15 Twenty20 matches, taking 20 wickets with an economy rate of 7.23. He has also played 3 Test matches, capturing 13 wickets with an economy rate of 2.87. During the Big Bash League season 2013-14, Bird was the highest wicket-taker for the Melbourne Stars alongside John Wayne Hastings, taking 13 wickets in 7 matches with an economy rate of 6.71. His best performance during that season was 4/31.
**15. John Wayne Hastings:**
John Hastings is a 29-year-old fast bowler who has played for teams like Chennai Super Kings and Kochi Tuskers Kerala in the Indian Premier League. Hastings has participated in three T20 Internationals for Australia, scoring 32 runs in 3 matches with an average of 32 and a strike rate of 177.77. He has also taken three wickets with an economy rate of 6.60 in these matches. In his 49 Twenty20 matches, Hastings has scored 363 runs with an average of 15.12 and a strike rate of 148.77. He has taken 53 wickets in 47 Twenty20 matches with an economy rate of 7.52. During the Big Bash League season 2013-14, Hastings played
9 matches, scoring 288 runs with an average of 32.0 and a strike rate of 144.72. His best score during that season was 70, and he also contributed with 3 wickets at an economy rate of 7.9.
**16. Peter Stephen Patrick Handscomb:**
Peter Handscomb, a 23-year-old, serves as the wicketkeeper for the Melbourne Stars team. He has participated in 7 Twenty20 matches, remaining unbeaten in 5 innings, and scoring 58 runs. Additionally, he has taken 1 catch and executed 1 stump in Twenty20 cricket.
**17. Daniel James Worrall:**
David Worrall is a medium-fast bowler who represents the Melbourne Stars. He has featured in 2 Twenty20 matches, during which he has taken 2 wickets with an economy rate of 7.37. Worrall played two matches in the Big Bash League season 2013-14.
**18. Clinton James McKay:**
Clinton McKay, at 31 years of age, is a medium-fast bowler who played for the Melbourne Stars. McKay is a regular member of the Australian ODI squad, having taken 97 wickets in 47 ODIs with an economy rate of 4.78. He has also played 6 T20 Internationals for Australia, taking 4 wickets with an economy rate of 8.07. In his T20 career, McKay has participated in 58 matches, capturing 69 wickets with an economy rate of 8.24. During the Big Bash League in the 2013-14 season, McKay played 4 matches, taking 4 wickets with an economy rate of 9.77, making him one of the most prominent bowlers for the Melbourne Stars.
