Dean Jones (Aussie cricketer) dies

[ClaretTony]

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]

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]

Shocking news. Was only commentating yesterday

Vale Dean Jones

[Local cricketer]

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]

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

RIP

[Steve1956]

Cracking batsmen...RIP..much to young.

[tiger76]

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]

Tybfc getting a red inker. Protecting his average again

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

[Buxtonclaret]

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

R.I.P Dean

[claretonthecoast1882]

Very sad.

Enjoyed him and Harsha Bhogle while watching the IPL

[ashtonlongsider]

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

[Ashingtonclaret46]

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

[Brucefanclaret]

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

[CleggHall]

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

[jdrobbo]

Sad news.

RIP

[tybfc]

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.

[Clarets4me]

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]

" 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.