Cricket Superstar is an Australian cricket-based reality television series that aired on Fox8 in 2012. Working on a weekly elimination format (known on the show as dismissals), the winner received a rookie contract with his state and a scholarship to the Cricket Centre of Excellence. The winner was 21-year-old Victorian, Ian Holland.
Season One (2012) The series was hosted by Lee Furlong. Former Australian captain Allan Border was the chief judge and Graham Manou was the mentor. It was filmed in Brisbane and featured guest appearances by current and former players including Matthew HaydenQueensland batting legend Matthew Hayden visits Brisbane set of Foxtel's Cricket Superstar and Ricky Ponting.Ousted Cricket Superstar considering offers
It first aired on 4 January 2012.Cricket Superstar reveals top 15
Contestants The final squad of 15 players was selected from 60 finalists, from over 1000 applicants. The prize for the winner was 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 Fox8, ESPN, CA WA Pace bowler Runner-up Fox8, ESPN, CA SA Batsman Dismissed in week 10Was rookie listed by (AFL) in 2008 & 2009 Fox8, ESPN, CA Tas Batsman Dismissed in week 9Brother of Tom Cooper, both Ben and Tom have played international cricket for the Netherlands cricket team Fox8, ESPN WA Batsman Dismissed in week 8 Has played List-A cricket for Western Australia Fox8, ESPN, CA NSW All-rounder Dismissed in week 8 Fox8, ESPN WA All-rounder Withdrew due to injury in week 8 Fox8, ESPN, CA NSW Batsman Dismissed in week 6 Fox8 NSW Wicket-keeper Dismissed in week 6 Fox8 Vic Pace bowlerDismissed in week 6 Brother of footballer Hayden Crozier Fox8 SA Pace bowler Dismissed in week 5 (injury)Son of John Frick Fox8 Qld Pace bowler Dismissed in week 4 Fox8 NSW Batsman Dismissed in week 3 Fox8 SA Spin bowler Dismissed in week 3. Has played First Class for South AustraliaFox8, ESPN, CA Qld Pace bowler Dismissed in week 2 Fox8
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