Former Australian cricket star David Boon has seen an end to a 14-year-long international match referee career. His last match was Wednesday at the Chattogram in Bangladesh, with a comfortable and great win over Zimbabwe.
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Throughout 389 international matches, he had served as a match referee which actually made him the longest-serving match referee in history in terms of 14 full years; the previous record was even longer than his playing career for Australia, which lasted for 12 years, during which David ran 13,386 runs and made 26 centuries. His memorable moments include scoring a double century against New Zealand at Perth in 1989 and another three centuries against the Black Caps.
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Boon was steady knocking at No.3. He will soon join the board of Cricket Australia, after being a national selector for 11 years. ICC Chairperson Jay Shah congratulated Boon for his fairness and professional standards, on which account he had earned the respect of the cricket fraternity.
Boon said about dropping out, “It’s been an incredible honour and a pleasure to be part of this journey over nearly 14 years. I am so thankful for the opportunities, for the challenges, for the many great memories that I’ve had and the friendships that I’ve made.” He considers himself lucky to remain connected with the game and hopes to have made a positive contribution to the game in terms of officiating.
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Regarding the pace of the game, Boon ads, “I am not sure about based on the overrates whether we have got that right. But it is the pace of play that is a concern.” He further added, with a hope that every nation perceives itself as a part of the larger cricket community, rather than caring only about their own interests.
As he gazes back on the ending of this chapter in his career, Boon termed his feelings surreal. He remarked, “I have been involved in cricket in one way or another since I was 16, so it’s time to head home.”
