The Tasmanian Alex Doolan has firmly established himself as an useful number three batsman for Tasmania. He also plays for the Melbourne Renegades and club cricket for South Hobart/Sandy Bay Cricket Club.

Doolan first came into the limelight when playing for Australia A, he hit a scintillating unbeaten 161 against South Africa in 2012. His gritty stroke-play against the likes of Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander earned him much repute. His strong performance continued in the Sheffield Shield that followed, which he finished with 715 runs at a decent average of 42. Doolan has moulded his game on that of fellow Tasmanian Ricky Ponting. He also shared two century stands with the Australian great in 2012-2013 playing at the domestic level.