Late Dean Jones paid ultimate tribute by PSL 2020 champions Karachi Kings; see picture

Karachi Kings won ir maiden PSL title after beating Lahore Qalandars in final by five wickets. After  Pakistan Super League final was done and dusted, Karachi Kings' captain Imad Wasim lauded  contribution of late Dean Jones to franchise's success in PSL 2020.

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PSL 2020 champions Karachi Kings pay hom to late Dean Jones

Jones, who was a part of broadcasting team in Dream11 IPL 2020, suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away at 59 years of because of same. Jones was a veteran coach in PSL, having led Islamabad United to two of first three PSL titles. late Australian was appointed as head coach of Karachi Kings ahead of PSL 2020, replacing Mickey Arthur. Jones successfully led Kings to playoffs before tournament was abruptly postponed due to coronavirus pandemic.

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While speaking in post-match presentation after hitting winning runs, Wasim ackwledged Jones' contribution to franchise, as well as, thanked Wasim Akram who stepped in as late Australian's replacement for PSL 2020 playoffs. Wasim said that Jones should get credit for what he taught m because that's something that very few coaches in world can teach. Karachi captain furr thanked Akram saying that he deserves trophy because he was ir bowling coach, head coach, mentor and team president rolled in one. 

PSL 2020 franchises had also paid a tribute to great Dean Jones ahead of commencement of PSL 2020 playoffs.  players of both franchises (Karachi Kings & Multan Sultans) gared toger and stood in a ‘D’ to pay hom to legendary figure.

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Meanwhile, Karachi Kings were crowned PSL 2020 champions as y chased modest target of 135 by set by Lahore Qalandars rar comprehensively. Karachi batsman Babar Azam starred for his side as he scored a scintillating 49-ball 63 to get his team over line. Azam was also named 'Player of Final' and 'Player of Tournament' for his staggering performances throughout competition.

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SOURCE: PSL TWITTER