Belinda Clark to step down as executive general manager of Cricket Australia

During her time as executive general manager she helped deliver the game to millions of Australians across the country

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Cricket Australia's executive general manager, Belinda Clark, will step down on November 30 after two-and-a-half years in the role.

During her time as executve general manager she helped deliver the game to millions of Australians across the country.

As a player, Clark captained the Australian women’s team to two World Cup titles. She remains Australia’s all-time leading ODI run scorer with 4,844 runs at 47.49 and led Australia to an astonishing 83 wins from 101 matches in the format. Clark was also the first player - male or female - to score a double century in an ODI.

Clark said now was the right time to step down, allowing her time to focus on her passion of helping empower girls to find and explore their leadership gene. 

“I have loved my time working for the sport and while this chapter is coming to a close after 20 years with CA, a further 6 years with CNSW and a long standing member of ICC Women’s Committee, I am committed to finding new ways to give back to the game that has given me so much.

“The journey has been exciting and rewarding because of the many amazing people I have worked with across the community, state/territory associations and CA. I am grateful for their support and am so proud of what we have achieved together."

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Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia’s interim chief executive, said Clark’s contribution at all levels of cricket had been immense.

“Belinda’s impact across Australian cricket has positioned her as one of Australia’s most influential leaders of our time,” Hockley said.

“Belinda has forged a path for women in cricket long before the days of the Australian women’s team and WBBL players became household names, and we are indebted to her for playing a huge role in shaping that journey. 

“The benefits female cricketers enjoy today – professional support teams, an international schedule of matches, significant salary increases – are all changes advocated and shaped by Belinda.

“Everyone across Australian cricket will miss working with Belinda, but we wish her all the best and know that she will continue to inspire young cricketers around the world, just as we shall continue to celebrate her immense contribution to the game."

Clark will stay on with Cricket Australia as a director for the ICC T20 Local Organising Committee.

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