Kohli, Shastri, Clarke, Kumble Mourn Dean Jones’ Sudden Demise

Dean Jones (59) passed away after suffering a heart attack.

Former Australian cricketer, commentator and coach Dean Jones has passed away in Mumbai, on Thursday, 24 September. The 59-year old suffered a heart attack.

Jones was in India with the host broadcaster ‘Star Sports’ for the Indian Premier League as part of their ‘Select Dugout’ panel.

He played in 52 Tests and 164 ODIs for Australia and later went to do coaching stints with Islamabad United and Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Jones was also part of commentary teams in Australia and India for several years now.

Cricketers, senior journalists, and experts have all been left shocked after the news of his passing and have shared their condolences for his family.

Here are some of the reactions from the cricketing fraternity:

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

Shocked to hear about the tragic loss of Dean Jones. Praying for strength and courage to his family and friends. 🙏🏻

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 24, 2020

No, Deano. No. I am speechless. And in shock. And refusing to accept.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 24, 2020

Tragic news coming from Mumbai: one of the real personalities of cricket and commentary, the Aussie who played that unforgettable innings in Chennai in 1986, Dean Jones has passed away. Loved him on air and at the crease. Saw him last night on @StarSportsIndia RIP.

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) September 24, 2020

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Speechless. Devastated. RIP great man 🙏🏻

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Dean Jones was in Mumbai working with Star Sports for the IPL. Watched him score 210 in the Tied Test in 1986 at Madras and later shared the commentary box with him on several occasions. Fun loving man who could take a joke on himself. Condolences to his family. RIP https://t.co/5O3WUkEvZm

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 24, 2020

Utterly shocked by this.... Regular voice on the commercial radio networks during the Aussie summer. Devastated for his loved ones so far away. https://t.co/K2dkkRo7Ah

— Alison Mitchell (@AlisonMitchell) September 24, 2020

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) September 24, 2020

Shocking news... This year gets even worse. Was joking with Deano last week about carrying a red book with me to the match. Terrible... My heartfelt Condolences to the family. 🙏🏽

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 24, 2020

Deano was so important. To our generation, he defined the way we loved the game - so exciting dancing down the track, so energetic racing between the wickets. Later in his career, we felt the injustice of his omissions like it was a personal affront. Always the One Day King. RIP.

— Adam Collins (@collinsadam) September 24, 2020

Nobody liked talking cricket more than Dean Jones. Would always be armed with his trusted IPad & ever-prepared to share his intricate analysis of every innings played & every spell bowled that day accompanied by a classic punchline or anecdote. His energy will never be replaced

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) September 24, 2020

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