"We could not believe it," exclaimed former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan while describing the moment he was told about Dean Jones's death. Irfan is on the same commentary panel and staying in the same South Mumbai hotel.

"He was fine on Wednesday. He did a TV show with us. Today, he is no more," Irfan rued on Thursday. "He had breakfast and was doing his usual walk and training. Suddenly, we got the news..."