Dean Jones dies at 59: Cricket fraternity mourns loss

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24 Sep 2020, 4:27 pm IST

Former Australia cricketer turned commentator Dean Jones died of a cardiac arrest on Thursday in Mumbai. The 59-year-old was in Mumbai as a member of commentary panel for Star Sports for the Indian Premier League.

Popularly known as "Professor Deano", he played 52 Tests and 164 ODIs for Australia for span of eight years between 1984 and 1992. He managed to score 3631 runs in Test cricket at an average of 46.55 with 11 hundreds and 14 half-centuries. The cricket fraternity mourned the sudden demise of Jones terming it a huge loss for the game of cricket.

Saddened to hear the news of Dean Jones passing away. Still cannot believe it. Was one of my favourite commentators, he was on air in many of my landmarks. Had really fond memories with him. Will miss him. pic.twitter.com/FZBTqIEGdx
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 24, 2020

At a loss of words to express my grief at the passing of a man who I admired a lot. Loved chatting cricket with him. Genuinely loved the sport. 59 is not an age to go....too soon my friend. Too soon. World of cricket will be poorer in your absence. R.I.P., Deano.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 24, 2020

Really shocking to lose a colleague and a dear friend - Dean Jones. Gone so young. Condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace #RIPDeanJones - @cricketcomau pic.twitter.com/pckNBow5Sv
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) September 24, 2020

RIP, Dean Jones. You will be missed.
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) September 24, 2020

Absolutely devastated to hear about the demise of Dean Jones. A colossal loss to the cricketing community. His connection to Chepauk will always be cherished. Deepest condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/mDHO0d76d0
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 24, 2020

I’m deeply shocked and saddened by the demise of our fellow commentator #DeanJones He was fine in the morning. I had video call with his son two days back. Everything was fine. Everything was normal. I can’t believe this #RIP
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 24, 2020

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Dean Jones dies at 59: Cricket fraternity mourns loss

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