“Those who saw him play, the way that he transformed one-day cricket from being a shorter version of Test cricket to playing a game that we just take for granted now,” he said, adding Jones’ trademark sunglasses – then rarely seen on the field of play – were part of his identity.
Dean Jones Trophy: One-day competition named after cricketer before his time | Jack Snape Australia’s men’s domestic 50-over tournament has been renamed in honour of the Victorian batter who revolutionised the game.
The men’s domestic 50-over competition was renamed the Dean Jones Trophy on Friday following a fan vote and recommendation from the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame committee.
Jones’ wife Jane, at the unveiling of the trophy at the MCG on Friday alongside daughters Phoebe and Augusta, said although his death feels recent, time marches on.
Bevan, the only one of the three still alive, will be recognised in the awarding of the Michael Bevan Medal for player of the match in the final.