Cricket Australia has endorsed the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Committee's recommendation to name the premier men's domestic One-Day Cup, the Dean Jones Trophy.
The decision follows an extensive process where more than 10,000 fans voted on CA digital platforms and clearly separated three players from the rest: Michael Bevan, Dean Jones and Andrew Symonds.
The Australian Cricket Hall of Fame committee, led by Chair Peter King, assessed the credentials of the three players shortlisted before making Jones their recommendation to the CA Board. It was the view of the Committee that Jones deserved to be recognised for his contribution to the game as a pioneer in the limited-overs format that paved the way for future generations.
The committee also determined that to acknowledge Michael Bevan's incredible record and contribution to the limited-overs format that the Player of the Final would be named the Michael Bevan Medal. The Dean Jones Trophy and Michael Bevan Medal will be presented for the first time at the Final on March 1. Key criteria for the award included: An elite record in the Men's One-Day Domestic competition.
A top performer at international level for Australia in Men's One-Day cricket. A player who is synonymous with the 50-over format - i.e. has had a major impact on the game, including through performance and inspiring evolution in the way the format is played. Fans can watch the entire domestic summer of cricket, including the One-Day Cup, live on Kayo Sports, cricket.com.au and the CA Live app.
Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia Chief Executive, said: "Dean Jones is an icon of the game and pioneer in one day cricket, who entertained fans around the world wherever he played.
"He was a World Cup winner, an innovator and possessed one of the best records in 50-over cricket for the era that he played. We are delighted to acknowledge his legacy in perpetuity by naming our premier one-day domestic competition in his honour.
"I'd like to thank the thousands of fans who voted on our digital platforms and to the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Committee for ensuring a fair process in selecting Dean from an incredible list of legends of the limited-overs game."
Peter King, Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Chair, said: "When the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame selection committee assessed the players for this honour, one player's performance, record, standing, contribution and impact stood out clearly for it to be a unanimous decision.
"Dean Jones revolutionised the One-Day game and stamped it on the minds of all Australians, it is deserved recognition for someone whose contribution was so vast."
Phoebe Jones, daughter of Dean Jones, said: "On behalf of the Jones family we are very grateful for this recognition of our Dad, who we miss dearly. It makes it extra special knowing its fan voted and will be unveiled today at what he nicknamed 'his office' at the MCG.
"Dad would be extremely proud to receive this acknowledgement. He loved representing Victoria in this competition and winning the 50-over World Cup for Australia in 1987 was what he described as the greatest cricketing day of his life.
"We'd like to thank Cricket Australia, Cricket Victoria, the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Committee and the fans for putting Dad forward to be selected for this honour."
Dean Jones
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