Cricket World shocked on the demise of former Australian cricketer Dean Jones

Former Australia batsman and commentator Dean Jones has tragically passed away at the age of 59 after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest in Mumbai.

Jones was working in India on private Chanel for coverage of the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Jones, who was affectionately referred to as 'Deano' in the cricket world, is regarded as one of the pioneers of aggressive batting in the limited-overs format. His numerous feats across an illustrious career also include an epic double ton during the famous tied Test in Chennai 34 years ago.

He was coach of Islamabad United when they clinched their maiden title in the inaugural edition of the Pakistan Super League and he was also the Coach of Karachi Kings in the last season of Pakistan super league.

Players and fellow commentators around the Globe expressed their felling on the demise of  Professor Deno.

Babar Azam:

No words are enough but extremely sad of the news of

@ProfDeano

demise. A kind soul, friend and teacher. My heart and prayers goes out to his family and friends in this difficult time. You will be missed coach.

No words are enough but extremely sad of the news of @ProfDeano demise. A kind soul, friend and teacher. My heart and prayers goes out to his family and friends in this difficult time. You will be missed coach. pic.twitter.com/lyODseJjOO

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) September 24, 2020

Really sad news on the demise of @ProfDeano ,our thoughts & prayers are with his wife,children & family. 💔 #RIPDeanJones

— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) September 24, 2020

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

Very sad news about Dean Jones! He was a wonderful cricketer, coach, commentator and above all human being. He was a real friend and I will miss him. My sincerest condolences with his family and friends. #RIPDeano pic.twitter.com/4LnUSMwTyZ

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 24, 2020

.@ProfDeano was ahead of time! An ODI legend who changed the way it was played 😐#DeanJones #CricketForAll pic.twitter.com/ckso6HvVeu

— Cricingif (@_cricingif) September 24, 2020

My first coach at the big stage at @IsbUnited: @ProfDeano is no more. Thank you for everything coach, may you rest in peace. Rest in peace professor. pic.twitter.com/zq2Tf6WI9Q

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) September 24, 2020

Horrible news to wake up to...

You were more than a player I had played against, you were my friend, my brother. Will deeply miss your smile & your presence where ever cricket is played around the world.

Rest In Peace Deano man. The world needed more from you! Always in my ❤️ pic.twitter.com/N9gwAoUgSc

— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) September 24, 2020

Ramiz Raja:

In complete shock to hear about Dean Jones sad passing. One of a kind you were Deano and how lonely and helpless you must have felt on your own in that hotel room-a death we commentators fear the most, and likely to meet, helpless and gone in that hotel room...RIP my friend.

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) September 24, 2020

Terrible news about Dean Jones. Heartbreaking, just cannot believe it. The constant banter, the character, the personality all gone. Too soon buddy too soon. RIP Deano 😢😢

— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) September 24, 2020

We all know about his cricketing exploits.

But also remember the time he walked from 1100kms from Sydney to Melbourne to raise money for the bone marrow donor institute. That was a special innings.

— Deannis Jones (@DennisCricket_) September 24, 2020