David Boon MBE has been appointed Cricket Australia (CA) Interim Chair commencing at the Annual General Meeting on October 28.
The appointment was made after serving Chair Mike Baird AO notified the CA Board he would not seek re-appointment and would stand down after the AGM.
Baird has served on the CA Board for six years and has been Chair since February 2023.
Boon was appointed to the CA Board in February 2025 after serving as Cricket Tasmania director for nine years on the Cricket Tasmania Board, including three years as Chair.
He has a wealth of experience as an international player and administrator and served as an ICC Match Referee before taking his place on the CA Board. Previously, he was Cricket Tasmania’s General Manager of Cricket and a member of the Australian Selection panel from 2000-2011.
A process to appoint a CA Chair will take place in the months after the AGM.
David Boon, Interim CA Chair said:
“It is an enormous honour to take the role of Interim CA Chair during what is a hugely exciting and also challenging time for cricket.
“I look forward to leading the CA Board as we continue to make decisions that ensure the long-term health and prosperity of the game here and advancing Australia’s interests globally.
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mike for his commitment and leadership as a passionate advocate for Australian Cricket from grassroots clubs right through to the Cricket Australia and ICC Board Rooms and all in between.”
“Mike’s efforts to lead Australian Cricket, confront the many difficult decisions facing cricket and his influential role at the ICC should be appreciated by everyone throughout the game.”
Mike Baird, outgoing CA Chair said:
“After much consideration I have decided to stand down as CA Chair and Director.
“I am delighted that David Boon has agreed to undertake the Interim Chair role while we complete the formal Chair process, and I will undertake a transition process with David over coming weeks.
“I have been incredibly proud to play a role in the oversight of cricket on the CNSW Board and, over the last six years, the CA Board, including almost four as Chair.
“I want to thank the fans, volunteers, club cricketers, and umpires who are the lifeblood of our game. This year CA will report record revenue, profit, attendance and viewership, and most importantly a 40% increase in participation over the past four years. With recent decisions on the Big Bash I also believe the long-term sustainability is assured.
“I also want to thank the Australian players, and especially the captains I worked closely with Pat Cummins, Mitch Marsh, Alyssa Healy and Sophie Molineux, who have not just inspired on the field with their results, but shown future generations what it means to have character.
“I believe Australian cricket continues to be well led by the CA Board. Their mix of significant experience and passion for the game gives me great confidence for the future.
“Finally, I want to thank the CEO Todd Greenberg. I believe Todd is the best sports administrator in the country, and he will undoubtedly set cricket up for success for generations to come.”
