David Boon retires as ICC match referee after remarkable 14-year stint
Australian cricket great David Boon has ended his 14-year stint as an international match referee, overseeing his final game during Bangladesh's emphatic Test victory over Zimbabwe in Chattogram on Wednesday.Boon, 64, officiated in 389 international matches-surpassing the length of his 12-year playing career for Australia, during which he amassed 13,386 runs, including 26 centuries. Among his career highlights were a double hundred against New Zealand in Perth in 1989 and three centuries in matches against the Black Caps.advertisementKnown for his reliability at No. 3 in the batting order, Boon also served as a national selector for 11 years before moving into officiating. He will now join the board of Cricket Australia.
ICC Chairperson Jay Shah praised Boon's contributions, noting his fairness, professionalism, and the respect he earned throughout the cricketing world."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.""It is with mixed emotions that I finish my time as a match referee with the ICC," Boon said in a statement. "It has been an incredible honour and pleasure to be a part of this journey spanning nearly 14 years. I am grateful for the opportunity, including the challenges, and the many cherished memories and friendships I've made along the way.advertisement"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.""I'm not sure about the overrates, whether we've got that right." Pace of play can be an issue," Boon said."And I'd hope from an administrative point of view we have a massive umbrella over cricket, and every nation looks at themselves as being under that umbrella form rather than their own little pieces of turf."Boon admitted it was hard to describe his feelings as this chapter of his career ends."I think surreal is the best way to describe it," he said. "But I've been travelling the world for cricket in various roles as a player, an administrator, and a selector since I was 16 so it's time to go home."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
33 minutes ago
- Time of India
Test captaincy a challenge but Shubman Gill has composure: Glenn McGrath
Gill will captain India against England in the Test series in June (Image via AP/Manish Swarup) Chennai : Newly-appointed India Test captain Shubman Gill is set for a trial by fire in the five-match assignment in England, where he will venture into uncharted territory. The absence of experienced campaigners — following the recent retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — will only make Gill's task tougher. While doubts have been raised regarding Gill's elevation to red-ball captaincy, given his not-sofantastic returns away from home, legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath backed the 25-year-old to come good in his new role. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'I'm keen to see how India go under Gill. I just like the way he goes about it. He is pretty composed. I like his body language. I know that he has done better on home soil than abroad. That is the next challenge. He will want to go over there and set the standard in England. Batting in England is a lot different to batting in India,' McGrath, the director of coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation, said here on Monday. Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India's Test captain 'It will be a challenge for him, but I think that Gill has got good composure. He will be a good Test captain. India do not have the experience that they had with Rohit and Virat. So they have got to go over there and enjoy,' McGrath added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Promoções imperdíveis de voos baratos Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo Poll Do you believe Shubman Gill is ready for the role of Test captain? Yes, he has the skills. No, he lacks experience. Gill will undoubtedly rely on Jasprit Bumrah's wizardry on seamfriendly surfaces, but will have to prepare a good-enough plan 'B' as the pace spearhead is likely to be rested for a game or two. Asked if India are over reliant on Bumrah to create a telling impact, McGrath replied that the pacer relishes rising to the big occasions. 'In Australia, they over-relied on Bumrah. He had to bowl more than he wanted. In the end, that is where the injury (back issue) probably came from. He enjoys that extra responsibility. When he captained India in Perth, he stepped up and enjoyed the challenge. He will enjoy bowling with the Duke ball in English conditions,' McGrath said. Shubman Gill returns to the city where it all started for him as a youngster 'Bumrah looks like he is back to full fitness, so he is going to play a major part. He is a class bowler. He has not played the long version of the game (for months now), so India have to use the other bowlers well. The key to Bumrah's longevity is how the bowlers around him bowl. If they bowl longer spells, Bumrah can get more rest.' Among the other members of the pace-bowling pack, Prasidh Krishna has caught McGrath's eye. 'If he can hit the right lengths, he is going to be dangerous with the bounce which he can get,' McGrath said.
News18
an hour ago
- News18
Mayank Yadav To Undergo Surgery In NZ, 'Follow Same Surgical Route As Bumrah'
Last Updated: Mayank Yadav will undergo back surgery in New Zealand just like Jasprit Bumrah's recovery path under Dr. Rowan Schouten. Injured fast bowler Mayank Yadav is set to follow Jasprit Bumrah's path to address his persistent back problem. Sources informed IANS that Yadav is likely to travel to New Zealand for surgery on his troublesome back. It is understood that Dr. Rowan Schouten, a renowned orthopaedic spine surgeon based in Christchurch, New Zealand, is expected to perform the surgery. Dr. Schouten has previously operated on Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna in 2023, as well as Australian pacers Jason Behrendorff and James Pattinson. Last year, Dr. Schouten, along with surgeon Grahame Inglis, operated on Australian all-rounder Cameron Green after he suffered a stress fracture in his lower back. 'Yes, it's confirmed that to resolve Mayank Yadav's recurring back issue, he will follow the same surgical route as Jasprit Bumrah. The entire process, including pre- and post-surgery steps, will mirror what Bumrah experienced," sources told IANS. 'This approach is deemed suitable because it will significantly enhance Mayank's longevity as a fast bowler. Mayank has been briefed about this and will depart for New Zealand in a few days. Post-surgery, he is expected to stay for 22 to 25 days to ensure proper rehabilitation and recovery." 'With the surgery being conducted by the same doctor who operated on Bumrah and was consulted during his recovery from the back injury sustained in the Sydney Test, it is widely believed among key stakeholders in India that Mayank will avoid repeated injuries or back-related issues in the future," sources said. After debuting for India in the three T20Is against Bangladesh in October 2024, Yadav was ruled out of the 2024/25 domestic season due to a back stress issue. His return to IPL 2025 for the Lucknow Super Giants, who retained him before last year's auction, was further delayed due to a toe infection caused by kicking his bed. After joining the Super Giants' camp on 16 April, Yadav played only two matches in IPL 2025, against Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, where his pace was in the 130s, a drop from the speeds he clocked last year. He also relied on variations like slower balls and cutters. Following the tournament's resumption after a ten-day pause due to cross-border tension between India and Pakistan, Yadav was ruled out of Super Giants' campaign due to his back injury resurfacing, with the franchise bringing in New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke as his replacement. By following the recovery path that Bumrah once took for a similar back injury, there is hope that the young fast bowler Mayank Yadav will recover well and make a strong return to competitive cricket, including playing for the Indian team again. First Published: June 03, 2025, 09:34 IST
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
WWE Raw results: CM Punk saves Sami Zayn from being destroyed by Bronson Reed but pays a price later
Jey Uso and Sami Zayn teamed up on the latest episode of WWE Raw to take on the powerhouse duo of Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. The match proved to be a competitive affair with both sides giving a good account of their abilities. It, however, ended abruptly as Seth Rollins interfered and hit Jey with a curb-stomp. CM Punk saves Sami Zayn from the assault by Bronson Reed The latest episode of Raw, which came live from Tulsa, saw Bronson Reed return to in-ring competition for the first tim after suffering an injury last year. He teamed up with Bron Breakker to take on Sami Zayn and Jey Uso. The match started with 'The Badass' dominating Jey Uso, The World Heavyweight Champion, however, soon turned the tide and tagged in his Canadian partner. This set the stage for a fierce contest in which the babyfaces kept coming back despite being overpowered by their stronger opponents. The match broke down in the dying moments when Sami Zayn tried to take out Bron and Bronson with an aerial move but failed to pull it off. This prompted 'The Yeet Master' to make the save. Seth then interfered and hit Jey Uso with a curb stomp, causing a disqualification. After this, the heels turned their attention to Sami Zayn. Bronson Reed geared up to hit him with a tsunami through the announce table, which would have put him on the shelf, but Punk made the save. When did Bronson Reed return to WWE programming? Bronson Reed returned to WWE programming at Saturday Night's Main Event and helped Bron Breakker and Seth Rollins beat Punk and Zayn. The Australian powerhouse also cost the Canadian star an opportunity to qualify for the Money in the Bank match last week. Later on tonight's show, Seth's faction assaulted Jey Uso, Punk, and Sami Zayn and sent a clear message to the entire roster. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here
