The cricketing world is in shock after former Australia cricketer and commentator Dean Jones died at the age of 59 due to a massive heart attack in Mumbai. Jones is considered one of the best batsman in the 80s and his ODI record was fabulous, 6068 runs in 164 games at an average of 44. In Tests, Dean Jones averaged over 40 but he is remembered for some memorable innings. In the middle of the 80s, when Australian cricket was going through a crisis, two people are credited for making Australia rise from the Ashes. One is Allan Border and his aggressive captaincy. The other was the batting of Dean Jones. His aggression as well as his magnificent way to dictate terms to the opposition was crucial in Australia’s resurgence in that period. Jones batting was catchy to the eye and when the situation demanded, he would raise his game to a different level. This situation was…
Dean Jones dead – When he was spurred by ‘You Weak Victorian’ comment in 1986 tied Test
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