R.I.P. Dean Jones

[Russell]

RIP Deano - thanks for the great memories - far too young.

 

[Lauren]

Wow, seriously only watched some classic matches a few weeks back and Jones, Boon and Jonty Rhodes were the ones who really caught my attention.
I'd only ever known him as a commentator and while I'd never actually seen any of the said cricketers play until then - and am yet to see the likes of Lara or Richards play - he was the most remarkable 1 day batsman I've ever watched and could've easily been as great for T20.

 

[happy_tiger]

Wow, seriously only watched some classic matches a few weeks back and Jones, Boon and Jonty Rhodes were the ones who really caught my attention.
I'd only ever known him as a commentator and while I'd never actually seen any of the said cricketers play until then - and am yet to see the likes of Lara or Richards play - he was the most remarkable 1 day batsman I've ever watched and could've easily been as great for T20.

Viv ruled them all Lauren

 

[jadtiger]

Sad loss i have many great memories of his cavalier batting

 

[earl]

Vale. Very sad.

 

[happy_tiger]

I guess if you wanted to put him in Rugby League terms ...he was the Benji Marshall of cricket

 

[innsaneink]

Lightning quick. Between the wicket

Way too young... Aussie cricket was great to follow in his era

 

[fibrodreaming]

This is a great little clip about the Dean Jones / Richard Hadlee rivalry. Gives you an indication of what a great bloke Deano was. Hadlee's bowling in that series was as good as any I have seen and Jones said that he used to get him out for fun.

https://www.cricket.com.au/video/tall-tales-true-dean-jones-richard-hadlee-damien-fleming-australia-new-zealand-optus-exclusive/2016-03-16

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I heard this story that Jones was having a really good year with the bat averaging around 66. He was in a bar drinking and Sir Donald Bradman was walking past. Jones mentioned to Bradman that he was having a good year and asked him if he was batting now what would he average. Bradman stared at Jones and then said 75 but added I am 86.

 

[turkeytiger03]

Yeah taken way to soon Deano. Played a huge role in the resurgence of Australian cricket post Chappell Marsh and Lillie. Exciting to watch in the field as well as his batting.
Vale Dean Mervyn Jones