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Dean Jones' death leaves cricketing world in shock, tributes pour in

Jones, 59, was in Mumbai with the Star Sports' commentary team for the Indian Premier League.

Dean Jones | Courtesy: Twitter
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Dean Jones | Courtesy: Twitter

Press Trust of India
The sudden death of Australian great Dean Jones due to a cardiac arrest on Thursday left the cricketing world in shock as tributes poured in for the affable cricketer-turned-commentator.
 
Jones, 59, was in Mumbai with the Star Sports' commentary team for the Indian Premier League.
 
"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," tweeted Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar.
 
India captain Virat Kohli wrote: "Shocked

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