In 2020, the cricket world bid farewell to several beloved figures, including Australian batsman Dean Jones, India’s Chetan Chauhan, West Indies legend Everton Weekes, and England’s John Edrich. These players, along with others like David Capel, Robin Jackman, and Barry Jarman, left lasting legacies, and their contributions continue to be celebrated by fans globally.
Here’s a more comprehensive list of cricketers who passed away in 2020:
| Cricketer | Country | Date of Passing | Cause / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Jones | Australia | September 2020 | Cardiac arrest; batsman and commentator |
| Chetan Chauhan | India | August 2020 | Complications from COVID-19, batsman |
| Robin Jackman | England | December 2020 | prominent cricket commentator |
| David Capel | England | September 2020 | Prolonged illness |
| John Edrich | England | December 2020 | Prolific English batsman |
| Khalid Wazir | Pakistan | 2020 | Early Test cricketer |
| Everton Weekes | West Indies | July 2020 | the legendary “Three Ws” |
| Peter Walker | England | April 2020 | All-rounder |
| Matt Poore | New Zealand | June 2020 | Played for New Zealand |
| Barry Jarman | Australia | July 2020 | Australian wicketkeeper and brief captain |
| Rajinder Goel | India | June 2020 | Prolific left-arm spinner in Indian |
| Vasoo Paranjape | India | August 2020 | Influential coach |
| Con de Lange | Scotland | 2020 | South African-born, battle with brain cancer |
| Tony Lewis | England | April 2020 | Co-creator of the Duckworth-Lewis method |