Breaking: Dean Jones passes away due to cardiac arrest at 59

Former Australian cricketer, Dean Jones passed away due to a massive heart attack on Thursday. He breathed his last at 59 years of age. The former Australian cricketer was a part of Star Sports commentary panel in IPL 2020. He was staying in the bio-secure bubble in a seven-star hotel in Mumbai.

Dean Jones was a prominent figure in world cricket. He was known for his forthright views in the game. Jones commentated in numerous ICC events and some top-class franchise tournaments. He recently signed for doing commentary in IPL 2020.

In his illustrious career, Jones has played 52 Test matches and scored 3631 runs at an average of 46.55. He hit 11 centuries in his career with the best score of 216. Besides, he also represented Australia in 164 ODIs, scoring 6068 runs, including 7 centuries and 46 half-centuries.

Breaking: Former Australia cricketer, coach and commentator Dean Jones has died at the age of 59. pic.twitter.com/2yXGdRg411

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 24, 2020

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

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 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

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