'One of a kind you were, Deano'
Cricket fraternity pays tribute to pioneering ODI batsman and popular commentator
Dean Jones suffered a cardiac arrest in Mumbai • Getty Images
Still in shock hearing the news of Deanos passing. Thoughts are with Jane and the family at this incredibly tough time. A great man with an amazing passion for the game.
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) September 24, 2020
Entertainer, true lover of cricket especially in the subcontinent, thanks for the laughs Deano. #RIPDeano
— Shaun Tait (@shaun_tait32) September 24, 2020
Horrible news to wake up to...
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) September 24, 2020
You were more than a player I had played against, you were my friend, my brother. Will deeply miss your smile & your presence where ever cricket is played around the world.
Rest In Peace Deano man. The world needed more from you! Always in my pic.twitter.com/N9gwAoUgSc
Lost a best friend today. Heartbroken Condolence to the family. Champion player, coach and commentator @ProfDeano Farewell my friend, you will be missed. #RIPProfDeano pic.twitter.com/zzW9aBkes0
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) 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
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
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
In complete shock to hear about Dean Jones sad passing. One of a kind you were Deano and how lonely and helpless you must have felt on your own in that hotel room-a death we commentators fear the most, and likely to meet, helpless and gone in that hotel room...RIP my friend.
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) September 24, 2020
Shocked and devastated!! #RIPDeanjones
— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) September 24, 2020
I can't put into words how numb and shocked I am that Dean Jones isn't sat next to me today making me laugh with his endless anecdotes and Aussie banter. He was a boyhood hero of mine, an icon of the game and a good friend. RIP Deano @ProfDeano
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) September 24, 2020
Really sad to hear the news about @ProfDeano today. We will all miss a dear friend who made us all laugh.. thoughts are with his family. RIP my friend!!! pic.twitter.com/yJrvPZ72n9
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) September 24, 2020
An absolute cricketing legend. A true entertainer at the crease, whose flair with the bat & electric running between the wickets changed the game forever. A genuine good guy & a huge loss. Our hearts go out to Dean's family, friends, the Australian cricket family & his many fans. https://t.co/sfzkfgkaSo
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) September 24, 2020