RIP Dean Jones, passes away aged 59

[Spark]

Shocking news.

Former Australia batsman Dean Jones has died on Thursday after a heart attack in Mumbai. He was 59. Jones, who was is in India as a commentator for the IPL, is understood to have suffered a massive heart attack around noon IST.

"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, confirmed through a statement. "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.

"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."

Dean Jones, ODI batting pioneer, dies aged 59

Suffered a heart attack in Mumbai, where he was on IPL commentary duty

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As usual, keep this thread clean.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Did see this about 10 minutes ago but wasn't sure if the source I saw was reputable. Guess this confirms it.

RIP.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Generally came across as a pleasant guy, and was nice enough to give me an autograph a few years ago despite looking a bit busy. And a genuine all time great of the ODI game and way ahead of his time. RIP.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

****in' cricinfo. Imagine putting a picture with Phil Hughes smack bang in the middle to announce a death.

 

[Teja.]

RIP champ. Too young.

 

[vcs]

Sad news. 59 is no age to go. RIP

 

[duffer]

Victoria's Finest.

Rip mate

 

[Gnske]

rip sweet prince

drink up

 

[aussie tragic]

Omg, 59 for anyone, never mind a sportsman is way too young.

Dean Jones was one of my all-time best batsmen I loved to see play. RiP

 

[Line and Length]

A true champion in every sense.

 

[Himannv]

What the.... Did not see this coming. Totally shocked and totally unexpected! He's way too young.

RIP.

 

[weldone]

Sad. He was the fearsome no. 3 batsman in the earliest series in my memory (1991 India down under)

 

[GotSpin]

Bit before my time...Had some interesting chat though didn't he

 

[quincywagstaff]

What a shock.

Australia's best ODI batsman from the mid-80s till early 90s. A masterful batsman in that format who was ahead of the curve in terms of running between the wickets. I think he was the first person to field in sunglasses during an international match.

Also a very good Test bat, as illustrated by the fact there hasn't been a Victorian with as good a record since.

 

[Burgey]

Bloody hell.

can’t believe it. Probably the first Aussie player whose career went into my own adulthood to pass away of natural causes. Pretty shook by it tbh

 

[honestbharani]

RIP. He was there giving expert analysis yesterday for the game. Life can change so drastically and unexpectedly. A great of the ODI format and all round good cricketer and I think good commentator and a good coach. IIRC he was coaching one of the PSL si des.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

RIP Mr. Jones

 

[smash84]

RIP

 

[morgieb]

Jesus. 59 is just crazily young. RIP

 

[Flem274*]

Wow, that's so young. A real shame to lose a classy player, a prominent character in australian cricket folklore and a massive fan of the game. RIP