Dean Jones' family asks for THIS special honour from players, fans during MCG Test

Late Australian cricketer, Dean Jones, enjoyed a celebrated career during his playing days. His contribution especially in limited-overs cricket is deemed pathbreaking by cricket pundits. Moreover, legend also showcased his proficiency post-retirement by excelling as a brocaster and also as a coach. In an attempt to hour him, Dean Jones' family has put forward a proposal ahe of India vs Australia 2nd Test. 

Dean Jones's family wants cricket community to celebrate his life by wearing Zinc on Boxing Day

cricketer-turned-commentator was an integral part of brocasting 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 and lost his life at of 59. Fellow Australian and close friend Brett Lee revealed that he h tried desperately to revive legend through CPR, but could t save him. 

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Ahe of Boxing Day Test, Dean Jones' family have urged community to come toger and celebrate star commentator's life by wearing zinc on ir lips. During his playing days, Dean Jones came across as a flamboyant player. His way of applying zinc cream at bottom of his lips, to wearing his sunglasses on field became iconic for fans.

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Cricket Australia took to ir social media accounts and urged fans to wear zinc on ir lips. Along with players and spectators, Jones family wants even viewers watching game at home to do so in order to hour Dean Jones' life. 

India vs Australia 2020: India vs Australia 2nd Test 

After facing a humiliating defeat in pink-ball Test at elaide, Indian contingent will be keen to put up a stronger show in subsequent fixtures. Virat Kohli will t be a part of remaining matches as he flew back to India for birth of his first child. Ajinkya Rahane will be stepping in Kohli's shoes as leer of side. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami also is ruled out with a fracture and will t be a part of contest.

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second Test of India vs Australia 2020 series will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Boxing Day Test match begins from December 26. Fans in India can catch live-action on Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX).

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Im source: ICC Twitter