Shane Watson appointed president of Australian Cricketers' Association

Former all-rounder Shane Watson has been appointed as president of Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA), a position, he says, will help him "to give back to game". appointment was made at ACA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place here on Monday night. "I am truly houred to be elected as President of ACA as it evolves into future. I have big shoes to fill with people who have gone before me and I am super excited about this opportunity to continue to give back to game that has given me so much," Watson tweeted following his appointment.

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Shane Watson made President of ACA

Watson had represented Australia in 59 Tests, 190 ODIs and 58 T20Is. Watson, who has performed consistently for Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League (IPL), is part of an extended 10-person board that includes three new appointments: current Australian players Pat Cummins and Kristen Beams, and cricket commentator and former Australian cricketer, Lisa Sthalekar. "Through a period of immense change, players have been, and will continue to be, a strong voice in protecting what's made our game of cricket great, while embracing opportunities that change inevitably brings," Watson was quoted as saying by 'auscricket.com.au'.

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38-year-old Watson also praised Cricket Australia's parental policy for women cricketers. "This policy, amid a host of or changes, assures Australian women that cricket is a sport which can w support you and your family. And for girls coming through who love sport, like my daughter, it says that cricket is a sport where you'll be able to have a career," star all-rounder said. expanded board is part of a revised governance structure for ACA, which w also mans Australian Cricketers' Retirement Account, which benefits Australia's professional cricketers once ir careers are over.

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revised structure also splits role of President and Chair, which will continue to be held by Greg Dyer. Last week, Cricket Australia had appointed former player Melanie Jones as ir director. Jones, who debuted for international team in 1997, was recognised with one of Australia's highest hour, Medal of Order of Australia, this year. Her cricket career spanned from 1995 to 2011. 

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