Tasmanian cricket great David Boon will take over as interim chair of Cricket Australia next month after Mike Baird confirmed he is stepping down.
Cricket Australia announced the change in a statement this morning.
Boon, who was born in Launceston, played 107 Tests and 181 one-day internationals for Australia between 1984 and 1996.
He was part of the 1987 World Cup-winning side and won four Ashes series.
The 65-year-old joined the Cricket Australia board in February last year after nine years as a Cricket Tasmania director, including three years as chair of the state body.
“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,” Boon said.
“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.”
He also thanked Baird for his leadership and advocacy for the game.
Baird, the former NSW Premier, will leave the role at the annual general meeting on October 28.
He has served on the Cricket Australia board for six years and has been chair since February 2023.
Baird said he leaves believing the sport’s “long-term sustainability is assured”.
“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,” he said.
“This year CA will report record revenue, profit, attendance and viewership and most importantly a 40% increase in participation over the past four years.”
A full-time chair will be appointed in the coming months.
