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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 name of a cricketer before his time now adorns a contest of yesterday. 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.

The Victorian – who died of a stroke in 2020 – was chosen over Michael Bevan and Andrew Symonds. 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.

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Source: Cricket - The Guardian

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