Australia’s legendary cricketer Dean Jones died of heart attack in Mumbai
Australian veteran cricketer Dean Jones has been a part of the Australian team from 1984 to 1994. He has participated in 52 Tests and 164 ODIs for Australia.
Australian cricket legend and noted commentator Dean Jones passed away on Thursday. Jones, a stylish cricketer since his time, died of a heart attack in Mumbai. Dean Jones was part of the IPL commentary team. He was currently in Mumbai to do commentary in IPL.
Dean Jones, 59, joined the commentary after retiring from the sport. Even at this time he was in India for the 13th of IPL. He was associated with Star Sports’ commentary team and was in Mumbai.
Australian veteran cricketer Dean Jones has been a part of the Australian team from 1984 to 1994. He has participated in 52 Tests and 164 ODIs for Australia.
Dean Jones has scored 3631 runs in 52 Tests at an average of 46.55. He has scored 11 centuries and 14 half-centuries in Test matches. His high score has been 216. Jones has scored 6068 runs in 164 ODIs. He has scored seven centuries and 46 half-centuries. His high score has been 145.
Members of the World Cup winning team in 1987
Dean Jones was a member of the Australian team that won the World Cup for the first time in 1987. In his first World Cup tournament, he scored 314 runs in 8 matches with three half-centuries. Jones scored 33 against England in the final to bat at number three.
Star Sports issued a statement saying, “With great sadness we are sharing the news of the death of Dean Mervyn Jones AM. He died of a heart attack. We express our condolences to his family and are ready to support him in this difficult time. We are in touch with the Australian High Commission to make necessary arrangements. ”
“Dean Jones was one of the great emissaries of the game and was associated with the development of cricket in South Asia,” the statement said. He was obsessed with finding new talent and polishing young cricketers. He was a champion commentator whose presence and manner of presenting the game always brought joy to the fans. Star and his millions of fans across the world will miss him. Our condolences and prayers are with his family and friends. “
