I can’t believe this news. He played 164 ODIs with 6068 runs, 7 centuries, 46 half centuries (average run rate of 44.61). ODIs: Dean Jones was as impressive in the colored jersey for the nation down under. Through the late 1980s and early 1990s, he was regarded as among the best ODI batsmen in the world, a view which has been validated in the retrospective ICC Player Rankings. Regarded as one of the best ODI cricketers in the world, the legendary cricketer played international cricket for Australia from 1984 to 1994. pic.twitter.com/Mc8h36gnWe, ❤️ so sad. Jones’ highest score was of 216. Born: March 24, 1961 Dean Jones Age: 59 years Role: Right-handed batsman, coach, and broadcaster, School- NA Zodiac Sign- Aries College- NA Educational Qualification- NA, Father-NA Mother-NA Dean Jones Wife- Jane Jones Children-Phoebe Jones and Isabella Jones, Test- March 16, 1984 versus West Indies ODI- January 30, 1984, Australia, Victoria, Durham and Derbyshire. From 1984 to 1992, he played 52 test matches for Australia where he scored 3,631 runs with 11 centuries, at an average of 46.55. He was someone I looked up to and emulated growing up, and then I was lucky to become close friends with him later on. Tributes poured in for Jones, who was regarded as one of the best one-day batsmen of his time and was part of the 1987 World Cup-winning squad for Australia. After retiring in 1998, he continued to remain involved in cricket as a coach, com… [15], He was also a noted fundraiser for people with cancer. RIP mate.”, RELATED: Brett Lee speaks after trying to save Jones’ life, RELATED: Jones’ daughter’s heartbreaking social media post, Jones revolutionised the one-day game.Source:Getty Images, He will be remembered as a cricket legend.Source:Getty Images, Steve Smith wrote: “Awful to hear the news of Dean Jones passing away in Mumbai. Jane Jones’ age is unclear. International Cricket Dean Jones, former Australian cricketer and commentator, dies at the age of 59 The right-handed batsman was part of Star Sports’ commentary team for the ongoing IPL. “We’d stayed close post-cricket and only talked this morning about a fun project that we were going to get involved in.”. However, he announced his resignation in June the following year after the players revolted against his captaincy. Just last week we were all reliving memories of Dean Jones's 210 during the famous tied Chennai Test match in extreme heat in September 1986.Today 34 years later, the man is no more! Had really fond memories with him. Rest In Peace Deano man. Tests: Dean Jones had scored 3631runs from the 52 Tests that he was a part of. 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Riled by this request, Ambrose went on to take 5/32 for the match. Certainly, I did.”, Deano never took a backwards step.Source:AFP. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. pic.twitter.com/z3G620FOQv, Shocked to hear about the tragic loss of Dean Jones. [31] Jones made the comment during a commercial break, but the comment went to air live in South Africa as its broadcast had not been interrupted. The former right-handed batsman breathed his last after suffering a cardiac arrest in Mumbai. [29] Writing about the incident over 20 years later, Jones reflected that, at the time, he was struggling to keep his place in the team after having his thumb broken by Wasim Akram. He hit 19,188 runs including 55 centuries, 88 half-centuries and scored 324 runs not out (average of 51.85) in first-class matches. Jones also played for Durham and Derbyshire in the English County Championship. “Still in shock hearing the news of Deano’s passing. 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He suggested the administration had "given jobs for the boys" in hiring David Hussey and Michael Klinger as head coaches of the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades respectively, jobs he had applied for at the time. “Jones remained an immensely popular figure in Australian and Victorian cricket throughout his life and was a much-loved columnist and commentator in every corner of the cricketing world.”. Will deeply miss your smile & your presence where ever cricket is played around the world. Rest in peace Deano! [8][9] He wanted to go off the field "retired ill" which led his captain Allan Border to say that if he could not handle the conditions, he would "get a Queenslander" (Greg Ritchie, a Queenslander like Border, was the next man in to bat). (CNN)Former Australia cricketer Dean Jones has died of cardiac arrest at the age of 59, Indian broadcaster Star India confirmed in a statement on Thursday. The cricket world was devastated by the news with stars from all around the world sharing their grief on social media. Jones had an average of 46.55 and also had 14 half centuries and 11 hundreds, which also included two double tons. Jane’s age is unknown but her husband was 59 years old at the time of his death. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison also paid tribute, describing Jones as an “absolute cricketing legend”. [13], Jones stayed in the one-day team a little longer: he was omitted from the one-day team for the 1993 Ashes tour, but managed to force his way back into the team for one last stint during the 1993–94 season. Click here to join Best Dream11 Telegram channel. Grew up idolising you and it was a pleasure to know you. In October 2017, he was appointed an interim head coach for Afghanistan’s Intercontinental Cup. He was recognised for his efforts by being named as one of Cricketers of the Year in the 1990 edition of Wisden Almanack. We are in touch with the Australian High Commission to make the necessary arrangements. And was lucky to have him as a batting coach 1st year of BBL. I had video call with his son two days back. The Star Sports booth Lee spoke from — the Select Dugout — was accompanied by photos and graphics of Jones, who leaves behind wife Jane and daughters Phoebe and Isabella. [7] Between 1984 and 1992, Jones played 52 Test matches for Australia, scoring 3,631 runs, including 11 centuries, at an average of 46.55. Deepest condolences to jane and the family.”, Glenn Maxwell tweeted: “Incredibly shocked by the news that Dean Jones has passed away. Tributes are flooding in for Dean Jones.Source:Twitter. Australian coach Justin Langer said in a statement: “What a great player and a great bloke. "Dean Jones was one of the great ambassadors of the game associating himself with Cricket development across South Asia. Jones played in 52 Tests for Australia, averaging 46.55 runs throughout a stellar career that resulted in 3631 runs and 11 centuries. [34], Jones died on 24 September 2020 in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest, aged 59. He just seemed to naturally fit into the demands of one-day cricket and tried to revolutionise it and take it forward. The global cricket community has been rocked by the sudden death of an Australian cricket icon who lost his life in Mumbai. I am absolutely at a loss for words. Jones was part of the Star Sports commentary team for the ongoing Indian Premier League season. In July 2010, he revealed the fact of having an affair with a flight attendant for nine years, and he also fathered a son Koby from her. "It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing away of Mr. Dean Mervyn Jones AM," Star India, who Jones was a commentator for, said via a statement.
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