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In a shocking turn of events, former Australia cricketer Dean Jones, aged 59, has died of a massive heart attack. The cricketer-turned-commentator was a part of Star Sports commentary team and was staying in a bio-secure bubble in Mumbai.
Star Sports India, the host broadcasters for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, confirmed the news of Jones’ demise by issuing a statement.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing away of Mr Dean Mervyn Jones AM. He died of a sudden cardiac arrest. We express our deep condolences to his family and stand ready to support them in this difficult time. We are in touch with the Australian High Commission to make the necessary arrangements,” the statement read.
“Dean Jones was one of the great ambassadors of the game associating himself with Cricket development across South Asia. He was passionate about discovering new talent and nurturing young Cricketers. He was a champion commentator whose presence and presentation of the game always brought joy to millions of fans. He will be sorely missed by everyone at Star and his millions of fans across the globe. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends,” it added.
Jones played 52 Tests and 164 ODIs for Australia. He scored 3631 runs in red-ball cricket with 11 hundreds and 14 half-centuries. Similarly, in ODIs, Jones amassed 6068 runs with seven centuries and 46 fifties.
Indian captain Virat Kohli reacted to the sad news. He prayed for strength and courage to Jones’ family.
“Shocked to hear about the tragic loss of Dean Jones. Praying for strength and courage to his family and friends,” tweeted Kohli.
Shocked to hear abo💮ut the tragic loss of De♉an Jones. Praying for strength and courage to his family and friends. 🙏🏻
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag regarded Jones as one of his fa⭕vourite commentators. Viru wrote🍷 that he would miss Jones.
“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,” wrote Sehwag.
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 landma🍷rks. Had really fond memories with him. Will miss him.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Here is how other members of the cricket fraternity reacted
Very sad to hear of the passing of Dean Jones. He was always a fantastic bloke to have a yarn with around a cricket field. I remember in Canada one of his stories was so funny I actually forgot to warm up to bowl pre-game. RIP👍.
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh)
Tragic news. Rest in Peace, Professor. My condolences to the famꩲily of Dean Jones.
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
Oh no! So shocking and sad. Condole𒁃nces to family and friends.
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa)
I caಞn’t believe this news. So very sad to hear about this. Rip Deano, you will be misse♛d.
— David Warner (@davidwarner31)
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 🙏 –
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc)
Gone to soon my friend…in absolute shock… …my condolences to the family…
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9)
Gone to soon RIP Deano 🙏🙏 condolences to family 🙏 Very sad to heꦡar the news..
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
RIP, Dean Jones. You will be missed.
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
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 p𒐪eace.
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
I just wish this wasn’t true. So shocked and heartbroke😼n to hear about the death of Dean Jones😭 cannot believe this
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim)
In complete shock to hear about Dean Jones sad passing. One of a kind you were Deano and how lonely and helpless you must have felt on your own in that hotel room-a death we commentators fear the most, and likely to meet, helpless and gone in that hotel room…RIP my friend.
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja)
We will miss you & your voice, Professor. 🙏
Deeply sa🐽ddened by the loss of commentator &🍨; former Aussie cricketer, Dean Jones.
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
2020 cannot get worse😭 really saddened a🐼bout news on Dean Jones legendary cricketer and an even better person.
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an)
Can’t believe that Dean Jones hasꦐ passed away suddenly. Such sad news. 2020 a year t♔o forget!
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93)
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Shocked and devastated!!
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
Speechless with the tragic news of the passing of my great mate and beloved cricketing man.
You will be sorely missed by yourﷺ cricketing family, sincere condolences to Jane and the girls.— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket)
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)
I’m deeply shocked and saddened by the demis💮e of our fellow commentator He was fine in the morning. I ha🌠d video call with his son two days back. Everything was fine. Everything was normal. I can’t believe this
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
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