Shocked Indian cricket fraternity pays respects to Dean Jones who passed away at 59

Jones was part of the Star Sports' commentary panel for the ongoing IPL 2020.

By - 24 Sep, 2020

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Ex-Australia cricketer and renowned cricket analyst Dean Jones passed away due to cardiac arrest in Mumbai on Thursday, September 24. He was part of the Star Sports commentary panel and was staying in a seven-star hotel inside a bio-secure bubble in the city.

The 59-year-old was active with his commentary stint during the match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2020. The news of Jones' demise has left his friends and co-workers in shock.

Jones, who was born in Melbourne, was part of the Australian cricket team for 52 Test matches and he scored 3631 runs at an average of 46.55. He also made 6068 runs in 164 ODIs for Australia with 7 centuries to his name.

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Twitter was flooded with shocked and saddened fans and famous names from the Indian cricket fraternity who couldn't digest the news.

Here are the reactions from the Indian cricket fraternity:

Absolutely heartbreaking news about Dean Jones passing away.
A wonderful soul taken away too soon. Had the opportunity to play against him during my first tour of Australia.
May his soul rest in peace and my condolences to his loved ones. ???????? pic.twitter.com/u6oEY1h7zz
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 24, 2020

Gone to soon my friend...in absolute shock...#ripdeano ...my condolences to the family...
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) September 24, 2020

Gone to soon @ProfDeano RIP Deano ???????? condolences to family ???? Very sad to hear the news..
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 24, 2020

Shocked and devastated!! #RIPDeanjones
— Ashwin ???????? (@ashwinravi99) September 24, 2020

Sad to hear the demise of my good friend Deano! He was always full of energy and positivity. Will miss him and may his soul rest in peace ????!
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) 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

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

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

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

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

Tragic news. Rest in Peace, Professor. My condolences to the family of Dean Jones.
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 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

Shocking news of #DeanJones passing away in Mumbai. He was our coach during a T10 league a couple of years back. His ideas and insight were so unique. A very popular Aussie in India. Will miss you and your passionate voice sir. #OmShanti #RIP pic.twitter.com/Kn1KlyAQSk
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) September 24, 2020

Shocked to hear Deano is no more. His innovative batting and his professorial analysis in studio were always such a joy to watch. He was so full of life. Will miss watching him on TV and talking cricket with him. RIP #DeanJones
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 24, 2020

My thoughts are with the family and friends of Dean Jones. A true legend of the game. You will be missed, Professor.
— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) September 24, 2020

Very, very sad news. Rest in Peace, Professor Deano. Sending my condolences to his loved ones.
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) September 24, 2020

Shocked Indian cricket fraternity pays respects to Dean Jones who passed away at 59

Jones was part of the Star Sports' commentary panel for the ongoing IPL 2020.

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