David Boon, the mustachioed Australian batsman who played 107 Tests and was famous for his toughness and determination, became an ICC match referee after retiring from playing. He is a member of the ICC Elite Panel and has officiated in numerous high-profile matches. He is also known for his record of consuming 52 cans of beer on a flight from Sydney to London.
Key Achievements
- •Member of the ICC Elite Panel of match referees
- •Officiated in ICC World Cup and World T20 matches
- •Brought extensive international playing experience spanning the late 1980s and 1990s
- •Known for firm but fair application of the ICC Code of Conduct
Controversies
- •His handling of slow over-rate penalties has occasionally been questioned