I remember watching this live on television when I was a kid. And I saw him playing for Victoria and Australia a number of times at the Adelaide Oval. When Jones was in full flight there were few who could match him. He was a brilliant batsman, a damn good fielder and a handy part time off-spinner.
A vey sad day for me with the passing of Dean Jones. I was at the Gabba that day as a 12yo boy when he took England apart. What a great show. Getting a little bit teary eyed right now.
I was also there as a 12 year old, it is one of the greatest innings I ever saw and ingrained in my memory for ever. Deano was a true legend of the game, and he will be missed by many.
He was so exciting that you wished for a quick wicket so he could come to the crease. It meant drop everything and watch him bat. He always delivered. What an exciting cricketer who was one of the highlights of Aussie summers following the slump of the mid 1980’s. R.I.P. to a legendary six hitting batsman.
Deano, along with AB and Viv were my childhood heroes. Like you said, no lid and still front foot pulls dudes forward of square. Vale Dean, you set the tone for the modern one day batsman, never afraid to set an example on and off the field
Dean Jones had lived the life of a cricketer to the fullest,enjoyed every moment his cricketing career and had been always a winner on the field will remain as such no matter whether Australia had won or lost the match.
Viv Richards, Dean Jones, Sehwag seem to play as per their mood. Match situation had no influence on their batting style and pace of scoring runs. If they got out, it seemed they were irresponsible, reckless. Boy if they stayed unbeaten.....we remember their hitting even in our dreams.
Even if today's batsmen play an innings like this for 10 times it would not be equal to Deano's innings.. you will be sorely missed Deano.. Rest in Peace
When I was a boy I specifically ask for a Kookaburra for Chrissy because of Deano... The original one day powerhouse. Cheers to you champ, thanks for the memories.
I remember as a young kiwi in the early 90s just how exciting it was to watch Dean Jones in his prime, and just how huge it was when his wicket fell. Those brilliant smashes over long on were a thing to behold. RIP. Sad loss, but he left his mark on the world in a great way.
One of the most gifted players to play cricket loved watching the great dean jones bat he was our best batter for a long time rest in peace deano what a legend
I still can't believe it. He was my cricketing idol. I'd run like 1000 bastards between wickets on every run, cause that's how Deano did it. I'd charge fast bowlers, advance spinners, bat 3ft out of my crease, cause that's how Deano did it. I'd try and spank the bowler back over his head cause, well you know why. I can't believe it.
