The Australian men’s domestic One-Day Cup has been renamed the Dean Jones Trophy to honour a cricketer who significantly transformed the limited-overs format. Dean Jones, remembered for his innovative style and outstanding contributions, was selected after a comprehensive review process initiated by Cricket Australia earlier this year. Part of the discussions were also Andrew Symonds and Michael Bevan.
How did CA come up with Dean Jones Trophy?
Cricket Australia (CA) launched a campaign to determine a suitable name for the tournament, with fans nominating candidates on its digital platforms. Jones, alongside Michael Bevan and Andrew Symonds, formed the final shortlist assessed by the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame committee. Key considerations included their domestic records, international achievements, and association with the 50-over format.
Latest on Cricket
- Shreyas Iyer-Kishan failure, Tilak & Prasidh’s horror show headline India’s historic loss to Ireland
- Harshit Rana is back! India’s favourite all-rounder makes superb return in IND vs IRE 1st T20I
![Harshit Rana is back! India's favourite all-rounder makes superb return in IND vs IRE 1st T20I]()
- KKR IPL’s most valuable franchise at 20,850 crore, enters Hurun India 500 list with RCB & CSK
![Virat Kohli with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi; no Ishan Kishan in IPL 2026 team of the tournament]()
- Dhruv Jurel shows why he deserves Test spot despite Rishabh Pant with masterful hundred for India A
![Dhruv Jurel shows why he deserves Test spot despite Rishabh Pant with masterful hundred for India A]()
- Shreyas Iyer & Sooryavanshi era begin in road to T20 World Cup 2028 and LA Olympics
![Shreyas Iyer's era & Sooryavanshi's excitement begin in road to T20 World Cup 2028 and LA Olympics]()
Jones, who passed away in September 2020 at age 59, left an indelible mark on cricket. Representing Victoria in domestic one-day matches, he amassed 2122 runs at an average of 50.52, leading his team to a title in the 1994-95 season. Internationally, Jones was a trailblazer in the 50-over game, scoring 6068 runs at 44.81, including seven centuries, and was part of Australia’s victorious 1987 ODI World Cup team. Across all List A cricket, Jones accumulated an impressive 10,936 runs at 46.93.
“Dean Jones revolutionized the one-day game and left an unforgettable legacy,” said Peter King, chair of the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. “His impact on cricket made this decision unanimous.”
Cricket
Shreyas Iyer-Kishan failure, Tilak & Prasidh's horror show headline India's historic loss to Ireland
