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Barely had Australian cricket fans had recovered from the deaths of two icons – Rod Marsh , Shane Warne , now comes another tragedy. Former Aussie- All- rounder Andrew Symonds 46, has died in a car accident in Queensland, Australian media reported on Sunday.
Symonds according to media reports was involved in a single vehicle incident in Hervey Range, 50 km from Townsville on Saturday night.
“Early information indicates, shortly after 11 p.m. the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled,” Queensland Police said in a statement.
Symonds was a member of Australia’s World Cup-winning teams in 2003 and 2007.
The former Australia all-rounder played 26 Tests, 198 ODIs and 14 T20 internationals before being sent back from the 2009 ICC World T20 for an alcohol-related incident, after which Cricket Australia did not renew his contract.
He was involved in a bitter racial row named Monkey Gate with Harbhajan Singh during the Sydney Test in January 2008 during India’s tour of Australia.
As soon as the news broke several former cricketers tweeted their tributes and expressed shock and disbelief :
Adam Gilchrist, Former Australia Vice – Captain
Think of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you. That’s Roy. 💔😞
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) May 15, 2022
Jason Neil Gillespie, Former Aussie Fast bowler
Horrendous news to wake up to.
Utterly devastated. We are all gonna miss you mate.☹️ #RIPRoy— Jason Gillespie 🌱 (@dizzy259) May 14, 2022
Damien Fleming , Former Australia Fast Bowler
This is so devastating 😞
Roy was So much fun to be around
Our Thoughts are with Symonds family #RIPRoy— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) May 14, 2022
Daren Julius Garvey Sammy Former West Indies Skipper
Daam… Lord be with us. Another one 💔💔#RIPAndrewSymonds
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) May 15, 2022
Harbhjan Singh, Former India cricketer, Rajya Sabha MP
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
VVS Laxman, Former India batsman
Shocking news to wake up to here in India. Rest in peace my dear friend. Such tragic news 💔🥲 pic.twitter.com/pBWEqVO6IY
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 15, 2022
Anil Kumble, Former India Skipper
Tragic news to hear of Andrew Symonds passing. Condolences to his family, friends and well wishers.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 15, 2022
Shoaib Akhtar , Former Pakistan Fast Bowler
Devastated to hear about Andrew Symonds passing away in a car crash in Australia. We shared a great relationship on & off the field. Thoughts & prayers with the family. #AndrewSymonds pic.twitter.com/QMZMCwLdZs
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) May 14, 2022
Michael Vaughan, Former England Skipper
Simmo .. This doesn’t feel real .. #RIP ❤️
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2022
