ऑस्ट्रेलियाचे माजी फलंदाज आणि प्रसिद्ध समालोचक डीन जोन्स यांचे गुरुवारी हृदयविकाराच्या झटक्याने मुंबईत निधन झाले. ते ५९ वर्षांचे होते. IPLमधील एक प्रसिद्ध समालोचक म्हणून भारतीय चाहते जोन्स यांना ओळखायचे. गुरूवारी दुपारच्या सुमारास त्यांना हृदयविकाराचा झटका आला आणि त्यांचे निधन झाले. "डीन मर्व्हिन जोन्स यांचे आज निधन झाले. अचानक गुरूवारी त्यांना हृदयविकाराच्या झटका आणि त्यांचा मृत्यू झाला. जोन्स यांच्याबाबत आवश्यक ती व्यवस्था करण्यासाठी आम्ही ऑस्ट्रेलियन उच्चायुक्तांशी संपर्क साधत आहोत", अशी माहिती स्टार इंडियाने प्रसिद्धीपत्रकामार्फत दिली. जोन्स यांच्या निधनाने क्रिकेटविश्वात हळहळ व्यक्त करण्यात येत आहे. जोन्स यांच्या निधनाची बातमी समजताच सचिन तेंडुलकर, अनिल कुंबळे, विरेंद्र सेहवाग, इरफान पठाण यांसह अनेक दिग्गज क्रिकेटपटूंनी आणि चाहत्यांनी ट्विटरवर शोक व्यक्त केला. इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग (IPL) We are extremely shocked and sad to learn of the untimely demise of Mr. Dean Jones. His energy and enthusiasm for the game will be truly missed. Our thoughts with his family, friends and his followers in this hour of grief. pic.twitter.com/gAAagImKeC — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 24, 2020 - सचिन तेंडुलकर- Absolutely heartbreaking news about Dean Jones passing away. A wonderful soul taken away too soon. Had the opportunity to play against him during my first tour of Australia. May his soul rest in peace and my condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/u6oEY1h7zz — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 24, 2020 - मुंबई इंडियन्स- Rest In Peace, Prof. The cricketing world will miss your entertaining lectures pic.twitter.com/PdPVWsPtrN — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 24, 2020 - चेन्नई सुपर किंग्ज- Absolutely devastated to hear about the demise of Dean Jones. A colossal loss to the cricketing community. His connection to Chepauk will always be cherished. Deepest condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/mDHO0d76d0 — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 24, 2020 - रवि शास्त्री- Really shocking to lose a colleague and a dear friend - Dean Jones. Gone so young. Condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace #RIPDeanJones - @cricketcomau pic.twitter.com/pckNBow5Sv — Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) September 24, 2020 - हार्दिक पांड्या- Very, very sad news. Rest in Peace, Professor Deano. Sending my condolences to his loved ones. — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) September 24, 2020 - शिखर धवन- Tragic news. Rest in Peace, Professor. My condolences to the family of Dean Jones. — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) September 24, 2020 - अमोल मुजुमदार- Kookaburra Bat in hand, Baggy green on his head, Australian jumper covering his chest, World Cup Champion 1987.! that’s how I will remember him. Rest In Peace.! @ProfDeano Gone too Soon. pic.twitter.com/kxSAsHQqwe — Amol Muzumdar (@amolmuzumdar11) September 24, 2020 - विराट कोहली- Shocked to hear about the tragic loss of Dean Jones. Praying for strength and courage to his family and friends. — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 24, 2020 - डेव्हिड वॉर्नर- I can’t believe this news. So very sad to hear about this. Rip Deano, you will be missed. pic.twitter.com/Mc8h36gnWe — David Warner (@davidwarner31) September 24, 2020 - आरपी सिंग- Shocking news of #DeanJones passing away in Mumbai. He was our coach during a T10 league a couple of years back. His ideas and insight were so unique. A very popular Aussie in India. Will miss you and your passionate voice sir. #OmShanti #RIP pic.twitter.com/Kn1KlyAQSk — R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) September 24, 2020 - हसन अली- 2020 cannot get worse really saddened about news on Dean Jones legendary cricketer and an even better person. — Hassan Ali (@RealHa55an) September 24, 2020 - मोहम्मद कैफ- Shocked to hear Deano is no more. His innovative batting and his professorial analysis in studio were always such a joy to watch. He was so full of life. Will miss watching him on TV and talking cricket with him. RIP #DeanJones — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 24, 2020 - विरेंद्र सेहवाग- Saddened to hear the news of Dean Jones passing away. Still cannot believe it. Was one of my favourite commentators, he was on air in many of my landmarks. Had really fond memories with him. Will miss him. pic.twitter.com/FZBTqIEGdx — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 24, 2020 - अनिल कुंबळे- Shocking news. This year gets even worse. Was joking with Deano last week about carrying a red book with me to the match. Terrible. My heartfelt Condolences to the family. — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 24, 2020 - इरफान पठाण- I’m deeply shocked and saddened by the demise of our fellow commentator #DeanJones He was fine in the morning. I had video call with his son two days back. Everything was fine. Everything was normal. I can’t believe this #RIP — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 24, 2020 - "डीन जोन्स हे दक्षिण आशियामधील क्रिकेटच्या विकासासाठी बराच काळ झटत होते. ते या विभागातील क्रिकेटचे सदिच्छादूत होते. नव्या दमाच्या प्रतिभावान खेळाडूंना शोधणे आणि त्यांच्यातून तरुण नवे क्रिकेटर्स तयार करणे हे त्यांच्या जीवनाचं ध्येय होतं. डीन जोन्स हे एक 'चॅम्पियन' समालोचक होते. त्यांच्या समालोचनाच्या खेळकर शैलीने त्यांनी अनेकांच्या चेहऱ्यावर हास्य खुलवले. जगभरातील त्यांचे कोट्यवधी चाहते आज नाराज असतील आणि त्यांना मिस करत असतील", अशा शब्दात स्टार इंडियाने डीन जोन्स यांना आदरांजली वाहिली.