Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds died in a car crash on Saturday night. Symonds, who was 46-year-old was involved in a single-car crash, according to Queensland police. The accident is under investigation. Following the tragic news of the death of Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, the cricketing world bid farewell to one of the most well-liked former stars. Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist and fast bowler Jason Gillespie – who both played alongside Symonds at the 2003 World Cup – expressed their dismay at the news.
Earlier in the month of March, former Australia cricketer and legendary spinner Shane Warne suffered a fatal heart attack while on holiday in Thailand in March.
Symonds represented Australia in 26 Test matches and also enjoyed tremendous success across the limited over formats of the game, most notably in one day internationals (ODI).
Australian cricket great Mark Taylor shared a heartfelt tribute to his mate.
Symo. He was an adventurer, Taylor said.
‘I can’t quite believe it. Another tragic day for cricket. Bad things do happen in threes – Rod Marsh earlier this year, not long after that obviously Shane Warne and now Simmo. Another terrible day for cricket.’
Former Pak pacer Shoaib Akhtar wrote, ‘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.’
Former team mate of Symonds, Damien Fleming tweeted, ‘This is so devastating. Roy was So much fun to be around. Our Thoughts are with Symonds family’
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh also took to his official Twitter account to bid farewell to the Australia legend.