Former Test batter David Boon was appointed to Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday, stepping down as an International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee to take up the position.
The 64-year-old, who played 107 Tests and 181 ODIs for Australia, will finish up with the ICC after the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan and Dubai.
“I’m absolutely delighted that David will bring his vast experience as a player and cricket administrator to the CA board,” said CA chairman Mike Baird.
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“David has gained first-hand insights into international cricket through his role as an ICC match referee, and this will be invaluable as we navigate the game’s rapidly evolving landscape.
“David is an iconic figure in Australian cricket, universally respected for his accomplishments on the field and, more recently, through his impressive contribution to Tasmanian, Australian and international cricket.”
David Boon was an Australian selector for more than a decade from 2000, following his retirement as a player in 1999, before becoming an ICC match referee in 2011.
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He has officiated as a match referee in 386 international matches, including 85 Tests, 182 ODIs, and 119 T20Is, from 2011 to the present.
He is also part of the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, which includes notable names such as Ranjan Madugalle, Jeff Crowe, Richie Richardson, Andy Pycroft, and Javagal Srinath.
He has been Cricket Tasmania’s director since 2014 and chair since 2022.
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