Islamabad – May 1, 2025: David Boon has ended his 14-year stint as an ICC match referee, stepping down after the Bangladesh-Zimbabwe Test in Chattogram.
During his time as a match official, the 64-year-old oversaw 87 Test matches, 190 One Day Internationals, and 119 T20 Internationals—including seven in the women’s game.
His contributions have been widely recognized for their consistency and dedication.
Boon is now set to begin a new chapter as a board director at Cricket Australia (CA), an organization he has previously worked with as a national selector.
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Before joining the ICC, he served in an administrative role at Cricket Tasmania for 12 years, following a decorated 12-year playing career with the national team.
Reflecting on his journey, Boon shared in a statement that stepping away brought mixed emotions.
He said it had been a great honour to remain so close to international cricket and that he deeply valued the experiences and friendships formed over nearly a decade and a half in officiating.
He also pointed out areas he believed required attention, including match over-rates and the overall pace of play.
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Boon expressed hope that cricket’s global administrators would continue working together under one shared vision, rather than in isolation.
Boon’s playing career spanned from 1984 to 1996, during which he scored over 7,400 runs in 107 Tests and nearly 6,000 runs in 181 ODIs.
He played a crucial role in Australia’s 1987 World Cup victory and was named Player of the Final after scoring 75 runs against England.
With his move to Cricket Australia, Boon remains firmly connected to the sport he has served in various roles for over four decades.
