David Boon Australia (Aus)
Batting style	Right-handed batsman (RHB)
Bowling type	Right-arm Off Break (OB)
	Tests	ODIs
Matches	107	181
Runs scored	7,422	5,946
Batting average	43.65	37.04
100s/50s	21/32	5/37
Top score	200	122
Overs bowled	6	13.4
Wickets	0	0
Bowling average	-	-
5 wickets in innings	0	0
10 wickets in match	0	N/A
Best bowling	-	-
Catches/stumpings	99/0	45/0
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David Clarence Boon, usually referred to as Boony (born December 29, 1960, in Launceston, Tasmania) is a former Australian cricketer of the 1980s and 1990s. He was a stocky right-hand batsman who fielded at short leg. December 29 is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 2 days remaining. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Launceston City Council, Coat of Arms Launceston is a small city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia, population approximately 103,000, located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. ... The Australian cricket team, together with the English cricket team, is the joint oldest team in Test cricket having played its first Test match in 1877. ...

Making his Test debut against the West Indies in Brisbane in 1984, he went on to be one of Australia's most prolific runscorers. Currently he is a member of the Cricket Australia selection panel that selects the Australian Cricket Team for international matches. Learie Constantine, was one of the first great West Indian players. ... Brisbane (pronounced ) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia, with a metropolitan population of 1. ... Cricket Australia logo Cricket Australia (ABN 53 006 089 130) an Australian Public Company, Limited By Guarantee, formerly the Australian Cricket Board, is the governing body for professional cricket in Australia. ... The Australian cricket team, together with the English cricket team, is the joint oldest team in Test cricket having played its first Test match in 1877. ...

Cult Figure

Nicknamed 'Boony', the stocky, moustached batsman became something of a cult figure for his colourful character.

He famously vomited on the Adelaide Oval in a WSC game in 1988 before a live national television audience of millions (he went on to make 122 and win Man Of The Match). He has also been popular for his drinking exploits and singing of team songs. The new video replay screen, the scoreboard and the Chappell Stands during a cricket game in 2005 The Adelaide Oval is an oval in Adelaide, South Australia. ...

Boon achieved much fame and notoriety for consuming 52 cans of beer on a flight between London and Sydney before the victorious Ashes tour that saw Australia regain the trophy after five years of English dominance. He is often jokingly referred to as the "Keg on Legs" because of his legendary drinking exploits and dogged, iconoclastic batting displays. He is a unique interview guest, often giving short, clipped, amiable answers to every question. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia with a metropolitan area population of over 4. ... Ashes may refer to: The Ashes, the Test cricket series between England and Australia The Womens Ashes, the womens Test cricket series between England and Australia Ashes (album), by goth metal band Tristania Ashes (film) is a film by the Polish director Andrzej Wajda Ashes (novel) is a...

More recently he became the face of Victoria Bitter (VB) beer for its 2005/06 summer advertising campaign, called Boonanza. Part of the promotion was the sale of a talking David Boon figurine with purchases of beer, which would make comments when prompted by Channel Nine commentary. VB Stubbie A can of Victoria Bitter (VB) Victoria Bitter, or VB, as it is commonly called, has the highest market share of all beer sold in Australia, both on tap and packaged. ... A selection of bottled beers A selection of cask beers Beer is the worlds oldest [1] and most popular [2] alcoholic beverage, selling more than 133 billion litres (35 billion gallons) per year. ... The Talking Boony figure - part of the Boonanza promotion The Boonanza is a promotion run by Victoria Bitter (VB) during the Australian cricket season. ... Channel Nine is an Australian television channel broadcasted by the Nine Network, available in major markets across Australia. ...

The promotion caused some controversy. One health expert claimed it was a "..a dog-whistle marketing strategy directed at the heavy-drinking, sporting public that says, 'Go for it'." [1]

David Boon's career performance graph.

Following Boon's retirement from international cricket, Tasmania proclaimed November 14, 1996 David Boon Day, and an all-star testimonial match was held in his honour.. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (963x492, 6 KB) Summary This graph details the Test Match performance of David Boon. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (963x492, 6 KB) Summary This graph details the Test Match performance of David Boon. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining until the end of the year. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

Boon is currently a member of the Cricket Australia selection board, along with fellow colourful cricketer Merv Hughes. Cricket Australia logo Cricket Australia (ABN 53 006 089 130) an Australian Public Company, Limited By Guarantee, formerly the Australian Cricket Board, is the governing body for professional cricket in Australia. ... Mervyn Gregory Hughes (born 23 November 1961, Euroa, Victoria ) was a mercurial fast bowler who represented Australia between 1985 and 1994 in 53 Test matches taking 212 wickets and scoring over 1000 runs. ...

Boony must also be sponsored by Clarke Rubber as he is always going on about Michael Clare. It is said to be soo much of a disgrace he boofs him on a tues wed fri and thurs nite. go the dockers... nick unwin was here,,.,

External links

• Cricinfo Player Profile : David Boon
• David Boon - Australian Legend (Dean Jones recounts the famous 52 beer flight)
• Drinking for Australia - David Boon 52 Not Out! A history of the Australian Cricket team's Ashes flight drinking