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Jodie Maree Fields is a sports administrator, coach, women's sport and physical activity advocate, and former Australian cricket player.Fields grew up in Queensland playing boy's and men's cricket before playing women's cricket while at University. She made her debut for the Queensland Fire in 2000 and captained the team from the 2008–09 season for six years. During her career, she played 165 domestic limited overs matches and 98 Women's National Cricket League matches.Fields made her international debut for Australia in a Test against India in Adelaide in February 2006. She was appointed Captain of the Australian Women's Cricket Team in 2009, replacing the renowned Karen Rolton. In doing so, she became the first Queensland woman to captain the Australian team.