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Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones dies of heart attack

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Sep 24, 2020, at 09:50 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Former Australian cricketer and commentator Dean Jones died of a massive heart attack here on Thursday.

He was 59.

Jones was in the commentary team of Star Sports network and was in a biosecure bubble at a Mumbai hotel.

The former Australian cricketer, who was best known for his batting in One Day International (ODI) format, scored over 6,000 runs in 164 matches.

In 52 Tests, he scored over 3,600 runs at an average of 46.55.

Jones was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2019.

Mourning his death, India's head coach Ravi Shastri tweeted, "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."

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

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli tweeted, "Shocked to hear about the tragic loss of Dean Jones. Praying for strength and courage to his family and friends. Folded hands."

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

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag said, "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."

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

Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke wrote on Instagram, "Speechless. Devastated. RIP great man 🙏🏻"

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Speechless. Devastated. RIP great man 🙏🏻

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Sep 24, 2020 at 3:52am PDT

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