#AndrewSymonds
The former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds has died in a car accident, aged 46. Australian police released a statement saying that Symonds, now the third Australian cricket legend to die this year after Rod Marsh and Shane Warne, passed away near Townsville, Queensland.
“Police are investigating a singlevehicle crash in Hervey Range, around 50 km from Townsville, that’s taken the life of a 46-year-old man,” said the statement.
“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.
“Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant. However, he died of his injuries,” the statement continued. Symonds’ family released confirmation that he had been the driver, and asked for privacy.
Tributes from fans of the game poured in on Twitter through the top trending hashtag “#AndrewAymonds.”
@leeseyebrowz tweeted: “Rip to this absolute Aussie legend #AndrewSymonds definitely the reason I begged my parents to buy me zinc sticks when I was young.”
@iti_samanta tweeted: “Sad to know about the tragic death of #AndrewSymonds in a car accident. World Cricket has lost a legend today. My deepest condolences to his family, fan & loved ones.”
Fellow cricketers, friends, and sports figures used the hashtag to mourn his death. The Australian field hockey player, Ashleigh Nelson, wrote: “Aussie legend. Rest easy Roy #iconic #andrewsymonds.”
Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi tweeted: “My heartfelt condolences to the friends, family, and fans of Andrew Symonds. There is no set time for leaving this world so we must live each day with happiness and become good memories for the world. Shane Warne and Andrew contributed so much to cricket RIP.”
Fawad Alam, also a Pakistani cricketer, posted on Twitter: “No words to describe the shock of hearing about Andrew Symonds death. Thank you for all the entertainment that you provided over the years. The world of cricket is gonna miss you.” According to Sky Sports, Symonds, best known by the name Roy, played 26 Tests and 212 limitedovers internationals for
Australia.