From Sachin To Virat, Lara To Gilchrist; Cricket Fraternity Pays Tributes To Australian Cricketer Dean Jones

Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who is leading Royal Challengers Bangalore in UAE for IPL 2020, also took to Twitter to pay his tributes to the deceased Australian cricket great.

Dean Jones

Former Australian cricketer and well known commentator Dean Jones died at the age of 59 in Mumbai on Thursday after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. Jones was in India as part of Star Sports commentary team for the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The tragic news of Jones passing away led to a pall of gloom and shock around the cricket fraternity with tributes pouring in from all quarters. While most of Dean Jones team mates from the Australian national team and his state side Victoria paid tributes to him, Indian cricketers of yesteryears who competed against him and the notable starts of the current team also took to social media to express their condolences on the sudden demise of the cricketer. Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who is leading Royal Challengers Bangalore in UAE for IPL 2020, also took to Twitter to pay his tributes to the Australian great. Besides Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Ravi Shastri, Virender Sehwag were among the leading cricketers who offered their condolences on the sudden demise of Jones. "Shocked to hear about the tragic loss of Dean Jones. Praying for strength and courage to his family and friends," Kohli wrote on Twitter.

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

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

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

Australian cricket team captain Aaron Finch, Steve Smith, David Warner and others leading cricketers also paid their heartfelt tributes to Jones. "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," Australia's white-ball captain Finch wrote on Twitter.

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

Awful to hear the news of Dean Jones passing away in Mumbai. He was a wonderful player for Australia and he will be missed. My thoughts are with his family. RIP Deano https://t.co/AmVhQiNEe2

— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) September 24, 2020

Oh what we’d all give, just be able to tell him one more time how influential he was, to us as aspiring individuals and to the game itself. #RIPDeano ????

— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) September 24, 2020

Notable among other cricketing legends who paid tributes to Dean Jones were Brian Charles Lara, Jacques Kallis, Wasim Akram and Curtly Ambrose

I love you too Dean Jones!! You have been a joy and absolute pleasure to work with @starsportsindia The world has lost a real legend and lover of our great game, Cricket. You will be dearly missed by many. RIP my brother. My sincere condolences to the Jones family. pic.twitter.com/KuVaNmnqcY

— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) September 24, 2020

I know I speak for all of Pakistan when I say thank you, thanks for batting for us & everything you contributed to Pak cricket. You will never be forgotten. Like everyone else, I’m absolutely gutted. The world lost a good man today. My friend @ProfDeano I will miss you #RIPDeano

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) September 24, 2020

I'm deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the passing of Dean Jones; he was a fierce competitor on the field. My condolences to his family, may he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/6RpVyExQjm

— Sir Curtly Ambrose (@ambrose_curtly) September 24, 2020