Jyoti Dubey
The appointment of former player Melanie Jones as their director was announced by Cricket Australia on Wednesday. Jones, a former international cricketer, debuted in 1997 for Australia as she joined the team and won her first of two World Cups(2005). In 2019, Jones was recognised as one of Australia's highest honors, the Order of Australia Medal, among a long list of accolades and recognitions for services to cricket and the community.
"I am excited to be able to work with Board to strengthen the bond of cricket with the community and ensure a healthy and sustainable future for the next generations". Jones said after her appointment.
I have a lot of admiration for the work that has been done in particular over the past 18 months, an incredibly challenging time for cricket, and a testament to its place in Australian heartsshe said. Cricket Australia Chairman, Earl Eddings welcomed Jones to the board: “Mel has been an active and inspiring part of the cricket fabric for many years and we are privileged to have her join the board. Australian cricket has been undergoing significant change over the past two years and I've no doubt Mel's experience on and off the field will be an asset to the team as we move into our next phase.
