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Austin Anlezark is a young Australian all rounder who plays for Victoria and is contracted to Melbourne Stars, though he has not yet made his BBL debut despite being signed to the club since December 2024. He has played just 5 List A matches so far, scoring 10 runs and taking 5 wickets at an average of 34.40, alongside a small sample of Academy T20 and Australia Under 19 cricket. He has not played senior international cricket at any level.
His story right now is really about patience and pathway rather than a long list of finished achievements. Anlezark recovered from back injuries to earn his first Victoria rookie contract, was picked up by Melbourne Stars soon after, and has since been re-signed for a second BBL season, all while still waiting for his actual Big Bash debut. This article covers his full biography and exactly where his career stands right now. You can follow all the latest cricket news and player coverage on CRIC INFO 365.
Austin Anlezark: Full Biography at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Austin Anlezark |
| Born | 16 June 2005, Briagolong, Victoria, Australia |
| Age | 21 |
| Height and Weight | Not publicly confirmed |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast medium |
| Playing Role | All rounder |
| International Caps | None (Australia Under 19 only) |
| List A Debut | 2025-26 season, for Victoria in the One-Day Cup |
| BBL Status | Contracted to Melbourne Stars since December 2024, has not yet made his BBL debut |
Teams Austin Anlezark Has Played For
| Team | Format / League | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Boisdale-Briagolong Cricket Club | Local club cricket | Junior career onward |
| Richmond Cricket Club | Premier Cricket (Victoria) | Ongoing |
| Australia Under 19s | Youth international | Before 2025 |
| Victoria | List A | 2025/26 to present |
| Melbourne Stars | Big Bash League (BBL) | Contracted since 2024/25, yet to debut |
Anlezark is from Briagolong, a small town in Victoria’s Gippsland region. He first played for the local Boisdale-Briagolong Cricket Club before progressing to Richmond Cricket Club in Melbourne’s Premier Cricket competition, the pathway that eventually led to his state contract.
Who Is Austin Anlezark and How Did His Career Start?
Austin Anlezark was born on 16 June 2005 in Briagolong, Victoria. He bats left-handed and bowls right-arm fast medium, and is classed as a genuine all rounder rather than a specialist in either discipline.
His path to a professional contract involved overcoming injury before it involved standing out on the field. According to Wikipedia’s account of his early career, Anlezark recovered from back injuries to finish a club season strongly, performances at both club level and in junior representative cricket that were enough to earn him a rookie contract with Victoria in May 2024. Cricket Victoria’s own player profile describes him as a rising right-arm medium pace bowler and a handy left-handed lower order batter, a genuine product of the Cricket Victoria pathway system.
How Did Austin Anlezark Sign With Melbourne Stars?
Just months after earning his state contract, Anlezark signed with Melbourne Stars for the 2024-25 Big Bash League season in December 2024. He was re-signed by the club ahead of the 2025-26 season, confirming the Stars’ ongoing interest in his development even before he had played a single BBL match.
His actual senior playing debut came through the One-Day Cup, where he played his first professional match for Victoria during the 2025-26 season. That List A debut remains the only format in which he has appeared at senior level so far, with no First-Class or BBL appearances yet on his record.
Has Austin Anlezark Played in the BBL?
Not yet, and this is worth stating clearly rather than glossing over. Despite being contracted to Melbourne Stars since December 2024, and re-signed for a second season ahead of 2025-26, Anlezark has not made his Big Bash League debut. His official playing record, as tracked by Wisden’s player database, shows zero professional matches across every format outside his handful of List A appearances for Victoria.
Two full BBL seasons have now passed since he first signed with the club without a debut arriving, which is not unusual for a young player behind established options in a squad, but is worth knowing plainly if you are trying to track when he might actually appear on a BBL team sheet.
What Records and Honours Does Austin Anlezark Hold?
- Signed a Victoria rookie contract in May 2024, after recovering from back injuries to finish a club season strongly
- Signed with Melbourne Stars for the 2024-25 BBL season, and was re-signed ahead of 2025-26
- Made his professional debut in the 2025-26 One-Day Cup, for Victoria
- Represented Australia at Under 19 level, before progressing into Victoria’s senior domestic pathway
What Do Austin Anlezark’s Career Numbers Look Like?
Given how early he is in his senior career, the figures below reflect a genuinely small sample size so far, alongside his Australia Under 19 numbers.
Batting Record
| Format / Tournament | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s / 50s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A (Domestic) | 5 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 5* | 10.00 | 45.45 | 0 / 0 | 0 |
| T20 / Academy Leagues | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 6.00 | 85.71 | 0 / 0 | 0 |
| Australia Under 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7.00 | – | 0 / 0 | 0 |
Bowling Record
| Format / Tournament | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling (BBI) | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4w / 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A (Domestic) | 5 | 4 | 192 | 172 | 5 | 2/27 | 34.40 | 5.38 | 38.4 | 0 / 0 |
| T20 / Academy Leagues | 5 | 5 | 92 | 142 | 3 | 2/26 | 47.33 | 9.26 | 30.6 | 0 / 0 |
| Australia Under 19 | 2 | 2 | 222 | 134 | 5 | 3/95 | 26.80 | 3.62 | 44.4 | 0 / 0 |
Anlezark’s numbers so far paint the picture of a genuine all rounder still building experience across formats, with his most notable return being 5 List A wickets from just 5 matches, a promising early return for a bowler this new to professional cricket.
What Does Austin Anlezark’s BBL Record Look Like?
There is no BBL record to show yet. Anlezark has been contracted to Melbourne Stars across two BBL seasons, first signing in December 2024 for BBL|14 and then being re-signed ahead of BBL|15, but he has not featured in a single match for the club. His entire professional playing experience to date has come through Victoria’s List A program in the One-Day Cup.
For fans wanting to know the moment his BBL debut finally arrives, his live profile on ESPNcricinfo and Melbourne Stars’ own player page are the best places to check, since both will update as soon as he takes the field.
What Should Fans Watch For Next With Austin Anlezark?
For a player this early in his career, the more useful question is not what he has already done, but what comes next. Two things are worth watching closely. First, his actual BBL debut, since he has now spent two full seasons on Melbourne Stars’ list without appearing in a match, and a first appearance would be a genuine milestone worth tracking. Second, his progress in red ball cricket, since he has not yet played a First-Class match for Victoria, and a Sheffield Shield debut would mark the next real step in his development after his List A introduction in the 2025-26 One-Day Cup.
Young all rounders who bat left-handed and bowl right-arm fast medium are always in demand in franchise cricket, and clubs are often willing to be patient with a player they see long term value in, which appears to be exactly the situation Melbourne Stars find themselves in with Anlezark. His back injury history before his rookie contract is also worth keeping in mind, since managing workload carefully is common for young quicks who have already dealt with injury setbacks early in their careers.
None of this means his BBL debut is guaranteed to arrive soon, but the signs, two signed contracts, a state deal, and steady early List A form, all point toward a player his club is deliberately building toward a bigger role for, rather than one who has been forgotten.
FAQs
Has Austin Anlezark played international cricket for Australia?
Not at senior level. His international experience is limited to Australia Under 19 cricket, and he has not played a Test, ODI, or T20I.
Has Austin Anlezark played in the BBL?
No. He has been contracted to Melbourne Stars since December 2024 and was re-signed for a second season ahead of 2025-26, but has not yet made his Big Bash League debut.
Which state does Austin Anlezark play for?
Victoria. He signed a rookie contract with the state in May 2024 after strong club and junior representative form.
What is Austin Anlezark’s List A record?
5 matches, 10 runs at an average of 10.00, and 5 wickets at an average of 34.40, all from the 2025-26 One-Day Cup season, his only senior format appearance to date.
What is Austin Anlezark’s height and weight?
This information has not been publicly confirmed in available sources.
What club cricket does Austin Anlezark play?
He started at Boisdale-Briagolong Cricket Club in Victoria’s Gippsland region, before progressing to Richmond Cricket Club in Melbourne’s Premier Cricket competition.
What is Austin Anlezark’s playing style?
He is a genuine all rounder, batting left-handed and bowling right-arm fast medium, though he is still building his senior playing experience across every format.
Has Austin Anlezark played First-Class cricket?
Not yet. His only senior appearances so far have come in List A cricket, with a Sheffield Shield debut still ahead of him.
Why hasn’t Austin Anlezark debuted in the BBL yet despite being contracted?
His official record does not give a specific reason, but it is common for young players to spend a season or two on an BBL list behind more experienced options before getting a debut opportunity, especially when carefully managing a return from earlier injury.
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