Dean Jones

Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones died of heart attack in Mumbai today

"While I was growing up, I had seen Dean Jones bat on a number of occasions, but when I went to Australia in 1991, getting a chance to play against someone whom you kind of grew up watching. Dean Jones was without any doubt one of those guys I grew up watching, then to actually be playing against him was truly special," Sachin Tendulkar said.

Former Australian legend cricketer Dean Jones who died of heart attack on Thursday was fond of Mysore Pak, a sweet cake, and had carried a dozen boxes of sweets to Australia three years ago.

Former Australian batsman and well-known commentator Dean Jones passed away on Thursday afternoon after a cardiac arrest. Jones was in Mumbai as part of the Indian Premier League broadcast set-up, and was learnt to be absolutely fine before he suffered a sudden collapse. Jones was 59. His family, back in Australia, has been informed.

Former Oz batsman Dean Jones feels international cricket has become one of the world's most popular sports in recent years due to the influence of India.

Krishnamachari Srikkanth and Suhail Chandhok share their memories of Dean Jones

The sudden death of Australian great Dean Jones after a cardiac arrest on Thursday left the cricketing world in shock as tributes poured in for the affable cricketer-turned-commentator. Jones, 59, was in Mumbai with the Star Sports' commentary team for the Indian Premier League.

Australian cricket on Friday mourned the death of former batsman Dean Jones as the nation remembered one of its favourite sporting sons with glowing tributes in local newspapers.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players paid tribute to veteran singer S P Balasubrahmanyam and former Australian cricketer Dean Jones by wearing black armbands in their IPL game against Delhi Capitals on Friday.

Dean Jones, recently drafted into the Executive Board of the ICL, has played down fears that the initiative will create a split in the game in India.

Dean Jones' admission of fathering a child outside his marriage has cost him the Victorian Father of the Year title, which the former Australian cricketer won in 2007.

"I cannot believe how much criticism MS Dhoni has got about losing the game, and how the press and all the pundits in the world have gone after him," Former Aus batsman Dean Jones wrote in his column for TOI. "And then there’s the criticism that’s been thrown at Rohit saying he’s not fit! The Indian fans are just so hard, so critical," the Australian added.

The Masters Champions League (MCL) has no intention to compete with a similar proposed event floated by cricketing greats Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne, said its promoter and former Australia batsman Dean Jones.

Dean Jones' ex-mistress has claimed that the former cricketer lied about his marital status when they began their decade-long 'on-and-off' affair, which has left his reputation in shreds.

The life of Australian cricketer Dean Jones was remembered at a small, private funeral over the weekend which included a lap of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, video footage posted online on Wednesday showed.

Speaking to TOI on Thursday evening, just hours after Dean Jones passed away, Ravi Shastri conveyed his condolences. Calling him a "terrific entertainer" in white-ball cricket during his time, Shastri said, "He was ahead of his time in the 50-over format, had an attacking style, his running between the wickets was excellent and he was right there at the top."

The news of former Australian cricketer Dean Jones passing away in Mumbai on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest has left the world stunned. Jones was 59 and was part of the Star Sports commentary panel for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Dean Jones, who in his time was considered one of the world's best batsmen in limited overs cricket, was on assignment as an IPL commentator. In a poignant tribute, fellow commentators left the studio chair vacant with his coat hanging on his chair during the evening game. The words, 'Thank You Deano', showed on a screen.

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones praised Afghanistan's Rashid Khan saying he is the best leg-spinner in the world and can spin the balls both ways.