From Twitter: Cricketers in shock as Dean Jones passes away; tributes pour in

Bengaluru: Cricket world was in shock on Thursday (September 24) after former Australian cricketer Dean Jones breathed his last in Mumbai. He suffered a massive heart attack. He was in India as a part of Star Sports commentary team for IPL 2020. Present and former cricketers took to the micro-blogging website Twitter to mourn the loss of Jones. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, India captain Virat Kohli, Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri, former captain Anil Kumble, former batsman Virender Sehwag, New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham and several others tweeted. Here are tributes for Jones from cricketers, on Twitter.

Sachin Tendulkar: "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."

Sachin Tendulkar: "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."

Virat Kohli: "Shocked to hear about the tragic loss of Dean Jones. Praying for strength and courage to his family and friends."

Virat Kohli: "Shocked to hear about the tragic loss of Dean Jones. Praying for strength and courage to his family and friends."

Sir Vivian Richards: "Horrible news to wake up to... You were more than a player I had played against, you were my friend, my brother. Will deeply miss your smile & your presence where ever cricket is played around the world. Rest In Peace Deano man. The world needed more from you! Always in my (Red Heart emoji)."

Sir Vivian Richards: "Horrible news to wake up to... You were more than a player I had played against, you were my friend, my brother. Will deeply miss your smile & your presence where ever cricket is played around the world. Rest In Peace Deano man. The world needed more from you! Always in my (Red Heart emoji)."

Ravi Shastri: "Really shocking to lose a colleague and a dear friend - Dean Jones. Gone so young. Condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace #RIPDeanJones -  @cricketcomau"

Ravi Shastri: "Really shocking to lose a colleague and a dear friend - Dean Jones. Gone so young. Condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace #RIPDeanJones - 
@cricketcomau"

Virender Sehwag: "Saddened to hear the news of Dean Jones passing away. Still cannot believe it. Was one of my favourite commentators, he was on air in many of my landmarks. Had really fond memories with him. Will miss him."

Virender Sehwag: "Saddened to hear the news of Dean Jones passing away. Still cannot believe it. Was one of my favourite commentators, he was on air in many of my landmarks. Had really fond memories with him. Will miss him."

David Warner: "I can’t believe this news. So very sad to hear about this. Rip Deano, you will be missed."

David Warner: "I can’t believe this news. So very sad to hear about this. Rip Deano, you will be missed."

R Ashwin: "Shocked and devastated!! #RIPDeanjones"

R Ashwin: "Shocked and devastated!! #RIPDeanjones"

Jimmy Neesham: "Very sad to hear of the passing of Dean Jones. He was always a fantastic bloke to have a yarn with around a cricket field. I remember in Canada one of his stories was so funny I actually forgot to warm up to bowl pre-game. RIP."

Jimmy Neesham: "Very sad to hear of the passing of Dean Jones. He was always a fantastic bloke to have a yarn with around a cricket field. I remember in Canada one of his stories was so funny I actually forgot to warm up to bowl pre-game. RIP."

Mohammad Kaif: "Shocked to hear Deano is no more. His innovative batting and his professorial analysis in studio were always such a joy to watch. He was so full of life. Will miss watching him on TV and talking cricket with him. RIP #DeanJones"

Mohammad Kaif: "Shocked to hear Deano is no more. His innovative batting and his professorial analysis in studio were always such a joy to watch. He was so full of life. Will miss watching him on TV and talking cricket with him. RIP #DeanJones"

Michael Clarke: "Speechless. Devastated. RIP great man"

Michael Clarke: "Speechless. Devastated. RIP great man"

Shikhar Dhawan: "Tragic news. Rest in Peace, Professor. My condolences to the family of Dean Jones."

Shikhar Dhawan: "Tragic news. Rest in Peace, Professor. My condolences to the family of Dean Jones."

Rajasthan Royals: "We will miss you & your voice, Professor. Deeply saddened by the loss of commentator & former Aussie cricketer, Dean Jones.

Rajasthan Royals: "We will miss you & your voice, Professor. Deeply saddened by the loss of commentator & former Aussie cricketer, Dean Jones.

Dodda Ganesh: "What !! Deano no more ? 2020 is getting worse with every passing day. Dean Jones was one of those legends who was outspoken & called a spade a spade. We will miss you, Deano. And your double century at Madras will never be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers with ur family #DeanJones"

Dodda Ganesh: "What !! Deano no more ? 2020 is getting worse with every passing day. Dean Jones was one of those legends who was outspoken & called a spade a spade. We will miss you, Deano. And your double century at Madras will never be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers with ur family #DeanJones"

Anil Kumble: "Shocking  news... This year gets even worse. Was joking with Deano last week about carrying a red book with me to the match. Terrible... My heartfelt Condolences to the family."

Anil Kumble: "Shocking  news... This year gets even worse. Was joking with Deano last week about carrying a red book with me to the match. Terrible... My heartfelt Condolences to the family."

IPL: "We are extremely shocked and sad to learn of the untimely demise of Mr. Dean Jones. His energy and enthusiasm for the game will be truly missed. Our thoughts with his family, friends and his followers in this hour of grief."

IPL: "We are extremely shocked and sad to learn of the untimely demise of Mr. Dean Jones. His energy and enthusiasm for the game will be truly missed. Our thoughts with his family, friends and his followers in this hour of grief."

Krunal Pandya: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of Dean Jones. A true legend of the game. You will be missed, Professor."

Krunal Pandya: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of Dean Jones. A true legend of the game. You will be missed, Professor."

Delhi Capitals: "Professor. Always and Forever Deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of one of the greatest ambassadors of cricket, #DeanJones. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time."

Delhi Capitals: "Professor. Always and Forever Deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of one of the greatest ambassadors of cricket, #DeanJones. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time."

Sunrisers Hyderabad: "Cricketer, coach, commentator. A man with talent in abundance. Huge loss for the cricketing community. RIP, Dean Jones."

Sunrisers Hyderabad: "Cricketer, coach, commentator. A man with talent in abundance. Huge loss for the cricketing community. RIP, Dean Jones."

VVS Laxman: "Terrible  news of Dean Jones passing away. My heartfelt Condolences to the family."

VVS Laxman: "Terrible  news of Dean Jones passing away. My heartfelt Condolences to the family."

Steve Smith: "Awful to hear the news of Dean Jones passing away in Mumbai. He was a wonderful player for Australia and he will be missed. My thoughts are with his family. RIP Deano"

Steve Smith: "Awful to hear the news of Dean Jones passing away in Mumbai. He was a wonderful player for Australia and he will be missed. My thoughts are with his family. RIP Deano"