SYDNEY, Feb 27, 2025 (V7N) – Former Australian Test batsman David Boon has been appointed to the Cricket Australia (CA) board, stepping down from his role as an ICC match referee to take up the position.

The 64-year-old, who played 107 Tests and 181 ODIs for Australia, will officially conclude his duties with the International Cricket Council after the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai.

CA chairman Mike Baird praised Boon's vast experience in cricket, stating, "I'm absolutely delighted that David will bring his vast experience as a player and cricket administrator to the CA board. 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."

Boon has had a long administrative career following his retirement as a player in 1999. He served as an Australian selector for over a decade from 2000 before becoming an ICC match referee in 2011. He has also been actively involved in Cricket Tasmania, serving as a director since 2014 and as chair since 2022.

His addition to the Cricket Australia board is expected to bring valuable insights from his extensive experience in the sport at both national and international levels.

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