Melanie Jones Appointed As Director Of Cricket Australia

Jones became the first female to be elected to the board as a State Nominee

Former Woman cricketer Melanie Jones has been appointed as the new Director of Cricketer Australia (CA). Debuted for the international team in 1997, the former batswoman became the first female to be elected to the board as a State Nominee. Jones was recognised with one of Australia's highest honour, Medal of the Order of Australia, this year for services towards cricket and the community. Her cricket career spanned from 1995 to 2011. Jones expressed her excitement over the appointment and vouched to strengthen the board. “I'm excited to have this opportunity to work with the Board to strengthen cricket's bond with the community and ensure a healthy and sustainable future for the next generations,” Jones said. “I have much admiration for the work that has been undertaken over the past 18 months, in particular, an incredibly challenging time for cricket, and a testament to its place in the hearts of Australians,” she added. Cricket Australia Chairman, Earl Eddings, said that they are privileged to have Jones join 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 have no doubt Mel's experience on and off the field will be an asset to the team as we move into our next phase,” Cricket Australia's official website quoted Eddings as saying. “Mel's commitment to the game and her advocacy, particularly for women in sport, will only bolster our continued focus on advancing cricket to be the number one sport for women and girls. Her understanding of the pressures and privilege of play, in addition to the challenges and opportunities of administration, are a welcome complement to an already-strong team,” he added.