Cricket Australia pays heartwarming tribute to Dean Jones on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test

Cricket Australia paid an emotional tribute to one of finest cricketers to have represented country- late Dean Jones on Day 1 of second Test between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground. 1987 World Cup winner's contribution, especially in limited-overs cricket, is deemed pathbreaking by cricket pundits. Moreover, legend also showcased his proficiency post-retirement by excelling as a broadcaster and also as a coach. 

'A lovely tribute'

During tea break on Day 1, Dean Jones' family i.e. his better half Jane and ir two daughters Augusta and Phoebe along with former Australian skipper Allan Border took initiative of paying tribute to Jones.  All three of m walked from boundary to center, carrying late cricketer's 'Baggy Green' (Australian cap), sunglasses, and Kookaburra bat. y were laid to rest on stumps.

Posting im on ir official Twitter handle, Cricket Australia wrote:

Dean Jones death

cricketer-turned-commentator/analyst was an integral part of broadcasting team for 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2020). Jones, alongside Brett Lee and Scott Styris, was stationed in Mumbai during cash-rich league for Star Sports' show Select Dugout. However, Dean Jones suffered a cardiac arrest at his Mumbai hotel on September 24, 2020, and lost his life at of 59. Fellow Australian and close friend Brett Lee revealed that he had tried desperately to revive legend through CPR, but could t save him. 

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Dean Jones' career at a glance

Dean Jones was regarded as one of fiercest cricketers in 90s and was well-kwn for his aggressive technique. Having made his international debut for Australia in 1984, Victorian played in 52 Tests, scoring 3,631 runs at an aver of 46.55, with 14 fifties and 11 centuries. In ODIs, Jones amassed 6,068 runs in 164 matches, at an astounding aver of 44.61, with 46 half-centuries and seven tons. Jones was one of first cricketers to crack limited-overs game for Australia and enjoyed successful coaching and commentary spells after his retirement. Under his tutel, Pakistan Super League (PSL) outfit Islamabad United won two titles. 

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