Boon on verge of milestone as match referee
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated David Boon for a fine career as match referee, during which he officiated in close to 400 international matches after joining the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees in 2011.
The 64-year-old Tasmanian's last match was the second Test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in Chattogram and he now joins Cricket Australia as a Board Director.
ICC Chair, Mr. Jay Shah, said: "On behalf of the International Cricket Council, I extend my gratitude to David Boon for his outstanding service as an ICC match referee. Over the years, he has combined his unparalleled experience as a world-class player with a remarkable level of patience and keen attention to detail."
"Officiating international cricket poses many challenges, yet David's fair-minded judgments and thoughtful insights consistently earned the respect of players, support staff, and colleagues alike. His professionalism and integrity have set a benchmark for match officials across the sport.
David Boon said: "It is with mixed emotions that I finish my time as a match referee with the ICC. It has been an incredible honor and pleasure to be a part of this journey spanning nearly 14 years. I am grateful for the opportunity including the challenges, the many cherished memories and friendships I've made along the way. "I feel privileged to have stayed so connected to our great game, witnessing international cricket from such close quarters. I hope that I leave having made a difference and contributed to officiating the world game.
"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the ICC and Cricket Australia for their support over the years in this chapter of my involvement in the game.
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