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Dean Jones revolutionised cricket fielding with sunglasses, Mark Taylor says – Wide World of Sports
How late icon started massive trend among stars
Dean Jones revolutionised cricket with a move for which he was initially branded a “mug lair”: wearing sunglasses while fielding.
Former Australian captain Mark Taylor paid tribute to Jones for being the first player to don sunnies while fielding in international cricket, which he did in the early 1990s.
Sunglasses quickly became standard fare, with obvious benefits during long days out in the glaring sunshine.
They now form part of Jones’ legacy in the game, after he died from a heart attack…
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