Congratulations to Bradley Van Twest, the winner of Sportsmart and Kookaburra’s cricket sponsorship program.

We received a huge number of entries from cricketers wanting to win our cricket sponsorship package. The top six entrants, as judged by Sportsmart’s management team, were posted online for public voting. All our finalists received a lot of support, though Bradley received the most votes. Thanks to everyone who entered – we were impressed by the quality of all the entries and wish everyone the best with their cricket season.

As the winner of Sportsmart and Kookaburra’s sponsorship program, Bradley will take home these great products to help him play at his best this season:

• 2 X FOOTWEAR OF CHOICE
• MASURI HELMET
• KOOKABURRA BAT PADS
• KOOKABURRA CRICKET GLOVES
• KOOKABURRA CRICKET BAG
• SPORTSMART CRICKET SHIRT

Bradley has also earned a $200 Sportsmart Club Advantage voucher for his club, to spend on cricket gear in store.

As part of the sponsorship agreement, Bradley will be contributing articles and product reviews to the Sportsmart blog, to help advise and entertain other cricket players and blog readers, so keep an eye out for his articles!

Here’s a quick Q&A with Bradley, from his initial competition entry.

Favourite cricketer: Brad Hodge – I admire his drive and ambition to consistently push for national selection, time and time again. His presence on the field and classical technique makes him my idol.

Favourite cricket moment: My favourite moment was making my first half century and raising the bat. Practising it many times in backyard cricket, it’s the dream as a junior batsman.

Why I should win: Because I am as passionate about cricket as anyone I know! I live and breathe the sport and I think delivering an insight of an up and coming cricketer through writing articles would be a great chance to share that passion. I deserve to win this competition because I know the countless hours of hard work I’ve put into this season will help promote the best image I can for Sportsmart and Kookaburra.