Melbourne, Aug.23 (ANI): Having been a key player in Australia's rebuild in the 1980s, former middle-order batsman Dean Jones believes he can help resuscitate Australian cricket.
Jones, who played 52 Tests, said he was keen to be either the full-time chairman of selectors or take one of two part-time roles recommended by the Argus report.
"I am in a position in my life now where I can put something back into Australian cricket. I would like to be a selector," the Sydney Morning Herald quoted him, as saying.
"I watch more cricket than most blokes going around. With overseas teams and conditions, I am pretty much up with it. I am in a good place in life now where I can do that," he added.
Former chairman Trevor Hohns has indicated his interest in returning to the role, while Rod Marsh is also in the running.
The Argus report has also recommended the captain and coach again become part of the selection panel.
Among a host of problems, the report found communication between players and selectors was poor - something that has long been an issue.
Jones was one of several former players interviewed for the report by panellist Allan Border and has digested its recommendations.
"I think it's about communication, culture, working together and making sure we get things right," Jones said.
The 50-year-old said he had been impressed with the captaincy of Michael Clarke, who has just led the tourists to victory in the one-day series in Sri Lanka.
"I like what 'Clarkey' is doing. He is showing a bit of toughness, he is not giving his wicket away, he has been not out in three of his four digs," he said.
He added: "I like what I am seeing from some of them. I think before they were a bit soft. They just needed a shake-up and they are getting it."
"In my time, I was very proud to start guys' careers. I understand how to pick the right guys to come through and nurture them and make sure they feel wanted and to cope with failures and keep them quiet when they are doing well," Jones said.
"You just want to put kids in an environment where they are loved and want to do well," he said.
Under highly respected chairman Lawrie Sawle in the late 1980s, dashing batsman Jones was given time to develop, along with the likes of Geoff Marsh, Steve Waugh, Craig McDermott and David Boon, to help then captain Border drag the team back from the depths of despair.
Jones also helped to usher through the likes of Brad Hodge, Brad Williams, Damien Fleming and Matthew Elliott when he was captain of Victoria. (ANI)
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