Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

This Forum is the main messageboard to discuss all things Claret and Blue and beyond
Post Reply
ClaretTony
Posts: 67422
Joined: Thu Dec 24, 2015 3:07 pm
Been Liked: 32237 times
Has Liked: 5253 times
Location: Burnley
Contact:

Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by ClaretTony » Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:49 am

I read just yesterday that he'd got into an argument on social media re complaints about his commentating at the IPL. Today, he's passed away after a heart attack at the age of 59.

I'm sure he played in the Lancashire League at some time.

ClaretTony
Posts: 67422
Joined: Thu Dec 24, 2015 3:07 pm
Been Liked: 32237 times
Has Liked: 5253 times
Location: Burnley
Contact:

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by ClaretTony » Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:51 am

I've just found a scorecard for a Lancashire League game between Rishton & Church. I think Jones might have been sub pro but I certainly noticed the Rishton number 11.

http://lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/149/149136.html

Local cricketer
Posts: 2347
Joined: Mon May 13, 2019 5:46 pm
Been Liked: 412 times
Has Liked: 87 times

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by Local cricketer » Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:53 am

Shocking news. Was only commentating yesterday

Vale Dean Jones

Local cricketer
Posts: 2347
Joined: Mon May 13, 2019 5:46 pm
Been Liked: 412 times
Has Liked: 87 times

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by Local cricketer » Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:54 am

ClaretTony wrote:
Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:51 am
I've just found a scorecard for a Lancashire League game between Rishton & Church. I think Jones might have been sub pro but I certainly noticed the Rishton number 11.

http://lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/149/149136.html
Tybfc getting a red inker. Protecting his average again

Bosscat
Posts: 25359
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2018 9:51 am
Been Liked: 8426 times
Has Liked: 18093 times

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by Bosscat » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:18 pm

Just seen this on Sky Sports news ... 59 no age ...

RIP

Steve1956
Posts: 17178
Joined: Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:57 pm
Been Liked: 6463 times
Has Liked: 2896 times
Location: Fife

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by Steve1956 » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:23 pm

Cracking batsmen...RIP..much to young.:(

tiger76
Posts: 25697
Joined: Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:43 pm
Been Liked: 4644 times
Has Liked: 9849 times
Location: Glasgow

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by tiger76 » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:25 pm

Shocking news RIP Dean.

He was primarily known as a ODI player, but he boasted a test average of nearly 47, so he clearly could adapt to all forms of the game.

MACCA
Posts: 15591
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:10 am
Been Liked: 4360 times

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by MACCA » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:26 pm

Local cricketer wrote:
Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:54 am
Tybfc getting a red inker. Protecting his average again

Looks like about the only thing he did do in the game...

Buxtonclaret
Posts: 16616
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:05 am
Been Liked: 3747 times
Has Liked: 7519 times
Location: Derbyshire

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by Buxtonclaret » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:26 pm

Remember him well. Great batsman. Bit some big, big shots.
Far too young.

R.I.P Dean

claretonthecoast1882
Posts: 10085
Joined: Mon Apr 09, 2018 1:59 pm
Been Liked: 4160 times
Has Liked: 57 times

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:31 pm

Very sad.

Enjoyed him and Harsha Bhogle while watching the IPL

ashtonlongsider
Posts: 1723
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 3:07 pm
Been Liked: 493 times
Has Liked: 162 times

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by ashtonlongsider » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:32 pm

That's a massive shock. Very good batsman. Very sad news. RIP DJ.

Ashingtonclaret46
Posts: 3771
Joined: Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:15 am
Been Liked: 1828 times
Has Liked: 2613 times
Location: Ashington, Northumberland

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by Ashingtonclaret46 » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:40 pm

I was shocked when I heard this news. Good batsman and decent fielder. RIP Dean Jones

Brucefanclaret
Posts: 516
Joined: Wed Jan 20, 2016 6:34 pm
Been Liked: 203 times
Has Liked: 509 times
Location: Hawkshaw, Bury

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by Brucefanclaret » Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:16 pm

So sorry to hear this. He was great to watch.

CleggHall
Posts: 3273
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:07 am
Been Liked: 838 times
Has Liked: 1044 times
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by CleggHall » Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:37 pm

Was in on Durham’s early days as a 1st class county, a great fielder, mate of Botham. RIP

jdrobbo
Posts: 9205
Joined: Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:01 pm
Been Liked: 4800 times
Has Liked: 943 times
Location: Leeds

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by jdrobbo » Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:48 pm

Sad news.

RIP

tybfc
Posts: 3325
Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:21 pm
Been Liked: 1303 times
Has Liked: 318 times
Location: Accrington

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by tybfc » Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:53 pm

I remember that game very well and Jones was one of many sub pros that Rishton employed that season when Azharuddin went home injured.

He was a typical young Aussie and very enthusiastic in the field.

When he was out he walked back in the dressing room and said "ok lads if that's the best I can do against that s***e bowling I will put my match fee behind the bar after the game". And true to his word he did.

I notice that he was bowled by an Accy Clarets regular too.

RIP far too young to be taken from us.
This user liked this post: Buxtonclaret

Clarets4me
Posts: 4948
Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:31 pm
Been Liked: 2307 times
Has Liked: 1033 times
Location: Ightenhill,Burnley

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by Clarets4me » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:56 am

tybfc wrote:
Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:53 pm
I remember that game very well and Jones was one of many sub pros that Rishton employed that season when Azharuddin went home injured.
He was a typical young Aussie and very enthusiastic in the field.
When he was out he walked back in the dressing room and said "ok lads if that's the best I can do against that s***e bowling I will put my match fee behind the bar after the game". And true to his word he did. I notice that he was bowled by an Accy Clarets regular too.
RIP far too young to be taken from us.
" tybfc " , I notice that Colin Kuhn was in that Rishton XI that day ... He was much older than me, but I played a good few games at Blackburn Rugby Club with him, I believe he was a driver on " Blackburn Transport " ....
He was from Zimbabwe ( Rhodesia, back in the day ), and I remember a classic wind-up ( c. 1980 ), when the Blackburn Club Secretary presented him with fake " Call-up papers ", allegedly from the Embassy ... he wasn't happy !! ;)

tybfc
Posts: 3325
Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:21 pm
Been Liked: 1303 times
Has Liked: 318 times
Location: Accrington

Re: Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

Post by tybfc » Fri Sep 25, 2020 7:56 am

Clarets4me wrote:
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:56 am
" tybfc " , I notice that Colin Kuhn was in that Rishton XI that day ... He was much older than me, but I played a good few games at Blackburn Rugby Club with him, I believe he was a driver on " Blackburn Transport " ....
He was from Zimbabwe ( Rhodesia, back in the day ), and I remember a classic wind-up ( c. 1980 ), when the Blackburn Club Secretary presented him with fake " Call-up papers ", allegedly from the Embassy ... he wasn't happy !! ;)
He was a great character and an excellent all round cricketer.

Post Reply