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Mel Jones. Melanie Jones OAM (born 11 August 1972, Barnstaple, Devon, England) is an English-born Australian cricket commentator and former cricketer who represented Australia women's national cricket team .
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Mel Jones is a right-handed batter and bowler who played for Australia Women and Victoria Women. She made her Test debut in 1998 and scored a century on debut, and also captained Surrey in the English County Championship.
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- September 11, 1972
- Australia
Jul 17, 2023 · Mel Jones is a former Australia international and a Sky Sports commentator for both men's and women's Ashes. She talks about her career, challenges and opportunities in cricket commentary.
- Matt Roller
I’m a Melbournian with no apologies, not even the weather…well occasionally. And as such I’ve always wanted to support home grown talent. Melbourne is full of amazing women doing inspiring work against the odds in the start up world.
Aug 12, 2022 · Retired Australian cricketer Mel Jones will not stand for re-election to Cricket Australia's board in October, instead focusing on her media and other work commitments. Jones, a veteran of five Tests and 61 ODIs and a two-time World Cup winner, said her future work commitments would not allow her to devote the time required to the board.
May 8, 2019 · Mel Jones, former Australian cricketer and commentator, received the Medal of the Order of Australia for her services to cricket and the community. She played 66 times for Australia, won two World Cups and Ashes, and advocated for women's sport and Indigenous health.
Aug 12, 2022 · Former Australia cricketer Mel Jones will not stand for re-election to the CA board in October. She said her media and other work commitments overseas did not allow her to devote enough time to the board.
