Just read this short interview with David Boon on Cricinfo and boy are they right!
In my mind, between 1991-1994 Boon was probably one of the best batsmen in the world. Compact defense and good attacking shots on the off-side was what I remember, especially watching the highlight package (around 10 PM on DD) of India's tour to Australia 1991. A quick twirl of his wrists, a reasonably high backlift and see the ball flying thru' the offside. He took a particular liking of the Indian bowling attack.
Another clear memory was during the one of the ODI's which followed the test matches, where Boon who typically opened with Geoff Marsh, scored a chanceless 107* to chase down a low Indian total. I think Dean Jones partnered on the other end scored 48.
Good times.Dont get to see characters like Boonie playing cricket anymore. Its all different now..
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