Australia’s Mel Jones To Step Down From Cricket Australia Board Role in October
Australia’s international cricketer Mel Jones will step down from Cricket Australia’s board in October to focus on his media and other work commitments, the organization announced on Friday.
The Cricket commentator in Australia and abroad:-
Jones has served as one of nine board directors since December 2019. But also serves as a cricket commentator in Australia and overseas, primarily with Sky Sports in England.
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The 50-year-old is also an advocate for inclusion, working specifically. With the Victorian government’s Change Our Game initiative to encourage female participation and leadership in sports.
Jones, is a veteran of five Tests and 61 ODIs, and a two-time World Cup winner. Said opting not to stand for re-election to the CA board would allow her to focus on her work overseas next year.
“It is an honor to serve for three Years on the CA board,” she added:-
“But my future work commitments, especially given. That I will be abroad for several months out of the year. Mean I will be able to take the time needed to fully support. My fellow board members later this year. I can’t give
“Certainly, I am delighted to be able to continue my longstanding association. With cricket through my wide range of commentary, sporting and business interests, and cricket relationships.”
CA President Lachlan Henderson said Jones was an “excellent” board member.
“His unique perspective and insight are invaluable. As we set out strategies to ensure the future health of the sport,” he added.
Mel’s contribution to the CA board at the AGM:-
“We look forward to formally recognizing Mel’s contribution to the CA board at the AGM in October.”
Jones’s departure will leave Michelle Tredenik, who joined the board in 2015. And Vanessa Guthrie, who joined last year, is the only female director on the nine-member board.
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This leaves the board without any international playing experience. The Board’s Queensland representative Greg Rowell played first-class cricket for NSW, Queensland, and Tasmania.
He was a member of Australia ‘A’ one-day team, which famously featured in the 1994–95 one-day series against Australia.