Andrew Symonds killed in a car accident
Former Australia Cricketer Andrew Symonds has been killed in a car accident on Saturday.
As reported, the 46-year-old was involved in a single-car accident outside Townsville in Queensland state on Saturday night.
According to the police, emergency services attempted to revive the driver and sole occupant, but he died from his injuries after the car left the road and rolled.
The accident occurred around 10.30 pm local time, on Saturday night.
Andrew Symonds played 26 Tests and 198 one-day internationals for Australia from 1998 to 2009.
He also represented Australia in 14 Twenty20 internationals.
Symonds was a key part of Australia’s back-to-back 50-over World Cups triumphs in 2003 and 2007.
On a domestic level, he played for Queensland for 17 seasons. He played for Gloucestershire, Kent, Lancashire, and Surrey in the English County Championship and for Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.
Andrew aka Roy is the second Australian cricketing legend to suddenly die this year, following the death of Shane Warne in March.
“Australian cricket has lost another of its very best,” Cricket Australia chairman Lachlan Henderson said in a statement.
“Andrew was a generational talent who was instrumental in Australia’s success at World Cups and as part of Queensland’s rich cricket history.
“He was a cult figure to many who was treasured by his fans and friends,” he added.
Following the tragic news of Andrew Symonds demise tributes and Obituary continue to pour in on social media.
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) May 14, 2022
Think of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you. That’s Roy. 💔😞
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) May 15, 2022
Can’t believe what I’ve just woken up to 😔
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) May 15, 2022
Thinking of his family, his teammates and everyone in the cricket community. We’ve lost another one of our hero’s #RIPRoy
Simmo .. This doesn’t feel real .. #RIP ❤️
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2022
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) May 15, 2022
Daam… Lord be with us. Another one 💔💔#RIPAndrewSymonds
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) May 15, 2022
As we mourn the loss of former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, we take a look back to his tremendous 143* against Pakistan at the 2003 World Cup.#RIPRoy pic.twitter.com/oyoH7idzkb
— ICC (@ICC) May 15, 2022
Australian cricket legend Andrew Symonds has sadly passed away, following a car Crash.
— CricYes (@CricYess) May 15, 2022
– Symonds made his debut for Australia in 1998 in an ODI – and went on to play 26 tests and 238 across all three formats as a specialist batter. 🏏#Cricket #AndrewSymonds #RIP #RIPROY pic.twitter.com/NJfWISVs9a
Shocked to hear about the sudden demise of Andrew Symonds. Gone too soon. Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Prayers for the departed soul 🙏#RIPSymonds
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 15, 2022
Have had the privilege to work with some “big names” in the IPL,as well as a couple of “big characters “. Andrew Symmonds was a fierce competitor and generous teammate. Arguably the greatest all-round fielder ever, on top of his contribution with both bat n ball. #RIPRoy pic.twitter.com/fhDDDIRWD1
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) May 15, 2022
Saddened and shocked to hear the sudden demise of Andrew Symonds. A legend of the sport, gone too soon 💔
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) May 15, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends 🙏#RIPRoy
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family, loved ones, and fans of the Symonds.
