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A gritty and dependable top-order batsman, Boon played 107 Test matches between 1984 and 1996, scoring 7,422 Test runs at an average of 43.65, including 21 centuries. His consistency made him Australia’s second-highest Test run scorer at the time of his retirement, and he remains a revered figure in the sport’s history.
David Boon is one of Australia’s most enduring and admired cricketing figures. Tough, tenacious, and unflinchingly loyal to his team and state, Boon served both Tasmania and Australia with remarkable distinction over a career spanning nearly two decades.
A gritty and dependable top-order batsman, Boon played 107 Test matches between 1984 and 1996, scoring 7,422 Test runs at an average of 43.65, including 21 centuries. His consistency made him Australia’s second-highest Test run scorer at the time of his retirement, and he remains a revered figure in the sport’s history.
He was the heartbeat of Australia’s resurgence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Whether it was anchoring an innings against fearsome pace attacks, fielding bravely at short leg, or turning up game after game when his country needed him most, Boon’s courage and resilience became the standard for Australian grit.
In One Day Internationals, Boon added 5,964 runs from 181 matches, including five centuries, and played in three World Cups, most notably starring in Australia’s 1987 World Cup Final win, where he was named Man of the Match for his brilliant 75 against England.
He featured in four Ashes series victories, delivered match-defining performances—like his unbeaten 184 in the 1988 Bicentenary Test—and hit the winning runs in the memorable 1989 Ashes triumph.
After retiring, Boon continued to shape Australian cricket as a selector, and now serves as one of only a handful of ICC Elite Match Referees, overseeing the game at its highest levels.
Resilience and grit under pressure
The evolution of Australian cricket through tough times
Team culture and loyalty
Leadership through actions, not just words
Behind the scenes of international cricket – from the middle to the match referee’s seat
A Tasmanian icon, the grandstand in his hometown of Launceston is named in his honour, and his legend lives on—not just for his stats, but for his stories, humility, and a certain infamous flight involving “52 cans” that has only added to the folklore.
David Boon is a marvellous personality for any event. Humble, humorous, and rich with insights into sport and life at the highest level, he leaves audiences both inspired and thoroughly entertained.
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