Menners Masterclass - Alex Blackwell
Alex joins Menners to discuss her new autobiography 'Fair Game'. Alex Blackwell is a former Australian women's cricket captain who represented Australia 251 times across Tests, one day internationals and T20 internationals, with the team winning the World Cup and The Ashes under her captaincy. Since her retirement in late 2019 Alex has continued to be involved in the game as a board member, commentator, and media spokesperson. After initially studying medicine at university - and having to change degrees so she could play cricket for Australia - she now works as a genetic counsellor in addition to being a commentator on Fox Sports and ABC Grandstand. She is a director of Cricket NSW and a patron of Pride in Sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.