Australian cricket legend Andrew Symonds has died in a car accident in Queensland on Sunday, according to Australian media.
Andrew Symonds was reportedly involved in a single vehicle incident in Hervey Range, 50 km from Townsville on Saturday night, May14.
Police said 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 Australian cricket board is shocked and saddened by the news of Andrew Symonds’ passing.
Cricket Australia Chairperson Lachlan Henderson said, “Australian cricket has lost another of its very best. 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”.
“On behalf of Australian cricket, our deepest sympathies are with Andrew’s family, team-mates, and friends,” said Lachlan Henderson.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to Twitter to confirm his death and mourn the loss of the cricket legend.
Cricket fans all over the world are mourning the loss of the cricket legend.
Andrew represented Australia in 198 One-Day Internationals and was a part of two World Cup victories. Symonds scored two centuries in 26 Test matches for Australia.
He was widely considered one of the most skilled all-rounders Australian cricket has seen, bowling both off-spin and medium pace, while playing many match-winning hands with his explosive middle-order batting.
Symonds was also an excellent fielder, playing a key role in Australia’s back-to-back 50-over World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007.
In a match between Queensland and Tasmania in 1996, Andrew Symonds scored his first domestic century. This was his tenth game for Queensland. The match was held at the Gabba cricket stadium in Australia.