Andrew Symonds

Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds had died in a car crash at the age of 46. Symonds made 238 appearances for Australia, establishing himself as one ...

Symonds helped Australia win the World Cup in 2003 and 2007 and went on to work for Fox Sports as a pundit after retiring from playing in 2009. Symonds made 238 appearances for Australia, establishing himself as one of the best and most popular white-ball players in the world in the 2000s. Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds had died in a car crash at the age of 46.

The news broke overnight, with police confirming an investigation into the accident while former team-mates and opponents including Adam Gilchrist and Michael ...

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash aged 46, Cricket Australia has announced. Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds dies in car crash aged 46 A Queensland Police statement read: “Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, around 50 kilometres from Townsville, that’s taken the life of a 46-year-old man.

Former Australian cricket allrounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash, it has been announced. The 46-year-old was involved in a crash outside ...

He was a member of two World Cup-winning squads, while he also played county cricket for Kent, Gloucestershire, Lancashire and Surrey. The 46-year-old was involved in a crash outside Townsville, where he lived in retirement, at around 10.30pm local time on Saturday night. Former Australian cricket allrounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash, it has been announced.

Early reports from police reported Symonds died in a single car accident near Townsville, Queensland, where he lived after retirement. Queensland Police ...

Symonds played 26 Tests for Australia between 2004 and 2008, as well as 198 ODIs. Symonds played 26 Tests for Australia between 2004 and 2008, as well as 198 ODIs.

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 ...

Such tragic news 💔🥲— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) pic.twitter.com/pBWEqVO6IY May 15, 2022 Thoughts & prayers with the family.— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) #AndrewSymonds pic.twitter.com/QMZMCwLdZs May 14, 2022 Heartbroken!! RIP Roy 💔— Ashleigh Gardner (@akgardner97) pic.twitter.com/0WVlkuhI38 May 14, 2022 Woke up to this shocking news! RIP legend ! Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends 🙏🏻— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) pic.twitter.com/lOqBeFAjta May 15, 2022 That’s Roy. 💔😞— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) May 15, 2022

Police have confirmed the death of the 46-year-old following a single car crash in Hervey Range, Australia.

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Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash aged 46, Cricket Australia has announced.

Cricket Australia described Symonds as "a cult hero during the peak of his international playing career and one of the most skilled all-rounders Australian cricket has seen". Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash aged 46, Cricket Australia has announced. Australian cricket 'cult hero' Andrew Symonds killed in car crash in Queensland

The news broke overnight, with police confirming an investigation into the accident while former team-mates and opponents including Adam Gilchrist and Michael ...

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash aged 46, Cricket Australia has announced. Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds dies in car crash aged 46 A Queensland Police statement read: “Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, around 50 kilometres from Townsville, that’s taken the life of a 46-year-old man.

Andrew Symonds, 56, died at about 10.30pm on Saturday in Hervey Range, 50km west of Townsville in far north Queensland, when his vehicle left the road and ...

Symonds was killed in a car crash on Saturday night Symo was the older sort of guy. Photos obtained by the Courier Mail show skid marks at the scene of the crash. Not his teammates, but the politics and the negativity. 'He was the most laid back person. He was an extremely chilled operator. I thought, oh no, how am I going to get through this?” Laura said in a 2016 interview. In 2009 Symonds messaged Laura on Melbourne Cup Day asking if she had a tip. “He was over the game at the time. I wish this was a bad dream' His niece Abby posted a series of images to Instagram, writing she is 'devastated and lost beyond words' for the loss of the cricket legend. His niece Abby posted a series of images to Instagram, writing she is 'devastated and lost beyond words' for the loss of the cricket legend

Queensland Police say they are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Townsville. Emergency services ...

"The thoughts of everyone at Kent Cricket are with Roy's family and friends at this desperately sad time." "The club is shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former overseas star and cult hero, Andrew Symonds," the star's former club, Kent Cricket, said on Twitter. Symonds is the third Australian cricket icon to die this year after Shane Warne and Rod Marsh.

Australian cricket lost one of its most lovable and talented stars when Andrew Symonds died in a car accident on Saturday night, robbing the game and the ...

Former Test captain Mark Taylor summed Symonds up well shortly after learning of his death, saying: 'He wanted to go out there and have fun and play the game he remembered to play it as a kid. Symonds was livid with the handling of the incident and accused Cricket Australia of failing to back its players. The one thing I don't consider myself to be is that and that really annoyed me.' It led to a falling out with former mate Michael Clarke, which the pair never patched up. I'd just run Matty Hayden out and we'd just started getting back on track, but we were still under the pump. From the moment he debuted on the world stage in 1995, the hard-hitting all-rounder stamped himself as the sort of cricketer you could never take your eyes off.

From taking on England as a youngster to winning a World Cup and reaching an Ashes ton with a six.

His Test match career-best would come two years later, but it was a moment that would also signal the final phase of his international career. Symonds had shown glimpses early in his Test career - notably a brazen 72 against South Africa at the MCG which included five sixes - but had lost his place during 2006. They were 86 for 4 when Symonds walked in at No. 6 and he transformed the match. Selection for the England A tour of Pakistan followed which Symonds declined. When Symonds scored that hundred against the touring England side, he had already signed a contract with Gloucestershire for the following season. When Symonds was asked whether he would ever consider a future with England, he said: "I'm an Australian citizen, a dinky-di Aussie."

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash aged 46. Police said they are investigating the single-vehicle accident that occurred in ...

India great Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter: “Andrew Symond’s demise is shocking news for all of us to absorb. How could we lose another iconic figure in our sport so soon RIP Roy Condolences to Andrew’s family and close friends.” Former wicketkeeper Gilchrist tweeted crying and heartbreak emojis followed by the simple message: “This really hurts.

Former international team-mates Andrew Gilchrist, Michael Clarke, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann were among many to pay tribute to Symonds.

India great Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter: “Andrew Symond's demise is shocking news for all of us to absorb. How could we lose another iconic figure in our sport so soon RIP Roy Condolences to Andrew's family and close friends.” Baffled and heartbroken! Former international team-mates Andrew Gilchrist, Michael Clarke, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann were among many to pay tribute to Symonds. The 53-year-old wrote: “We exchanged messages just hours ago... Former international team-mates Andrew Gilchrist, Michael Clarke, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann were among many to pay tribute to Symonds.

Most of all he was a true allrounder, on and off the field, and leaves behind a legacy of greatness.

Most of the time he was out back and “out of range” and you came back empty. Instead he took a gig in the Indian Premier League worth $1.8m, the second-biggest salary in the league. For the fourth estate, he was manna – enigmatic, untameable and unaffected. Symonds was born in Birmingham in 1975, two days after the first Cricket World Cup kicked off in London. His parentage was a mix of Afro-Caribbean and Swedish or Danish blood. There was none of the swagger he carried into the short-form game, where canny captains like Ricky Ponting knew not to assign him a role but merely turn him loose. Soon after, Symonds was axed from the Australian side after he missed a team meeting to go fishing. In the coming years, Symonds would speak of his problems with binge drinking. Australia’s hero of that 1975 World Cup had been another burly showman, Gary Gilmour. But like ‘Gus’ Gilmour, ‘Roy’ Symonds never settled into his groove as the allrounder Australia had craved since the late Keith Miller sheathed his rapier, hung up his comb and went to the races. With a few swings of his bat, an over of crafty medium pace or off-spin, or a spectacular leap, dive and throw in the field, Symonds could turn a game on its head. He was a gifted athlete, a born entertainer and a reluctant celebrity. But not for the last time, Symonds went his own way, defecting to his homeland. If Shane Warne was Australian cricket’s most brilliant larrikin, Symonds was its wildest colonial boy, more at ease mud-crabbing or deep sea-fishing than playing organised cricket with its traditions, rites and passages and pressure tests.

Cricket is mourning the loss of “an extraordinary player and even better human being” after the death of Andrew Symonds aged 46.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone who knew him at this sad time.” Lancashire tweeted: “We’re devastated to hear the passing of Andrew Symonds, who played for @lancscricket in 2005. Rest in peace, Symo.” How could we lose another iconic figure in our sport so soon RIP Roy Condolences to Andrew’s family and close friends.” Hug your loved ones #RIPRoy”. Kent were “shocked and saddened” at the death of their “former overseas star and cult hero” while Surrey said Symonds had “left a mark at the club on and off the pitch”.

The 'cult figure' of the sport was killed in a car-crash on Saturday night.

He wanted to go out there and have fun… Start your Independent Premium subscription today. That’s Roy.” “He just wanted to entertain… “He was a cult figure to many who was treasured by his fans and friends,” he added. Speaking of Symonds’ legacy as a cricketer, Taylor said he was an “entertainer with the bat” and an “imposing guy” on the field.

The Club is shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former overseas star and cult hero, Andrew Symonds.

His batting average in T20s for Kent was a huge 35.77 in ten appearances, and he took seven wickets at 33.28. In 2020, he was voted as Kent Spitfires’ Greatest Overseas Player by the Club’s Members and supporters. His best of 5/18 was in 2001 against Warwickshire, in the match that ultimately saw Kent crowned as Norwich Union League champions that year. Simply, a fantastic teammate.” Former Kent Captain David Fulton, who skippered Symonds during his time at Kent, said: “He was a brilliant, combative cricketer who could win a game with bat, ball, in the field or with his sheer will to win and presence on the field. With his ability to bowl right-arm seam and off-spin, Symonds also contributed 65 red-ball wickets in his time as a Kent player.

One of the first people at the scene of the tragic car crash involving Andrew Symonds has described the heartbreaking moments when his dog refused to leave ...

That’s Roy." Jason Gillespie added: "Horrendous news to wake up to. We are all gonna miss you mate." another Australian cricket legend taken from us way too soon. Their statement also added: "The forensic crash unit is investigating." Symonds played 26 Tests, 198 one-day internationals and 14 Twenty20s for Australia between 1998 and 2009. Adam Gilchrist wrote: "Think of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you.

The former Australia all-rounder was killed in a car crash at the age of 46.

He added four more maximums in a knock of 76 in his second visit. “I was dealing with it the wrong way. He alleged India’s Harbhajan Singh had called him a “monkey”, with the spinner initially being banned for three matches as a result. I started to drink heavily as a result of it and my life was starting to dissolve around me. He learned his early cricket playing with his father after school and having progressed swiftly through the junior ranks, made his debut for Queensland as a teenager in 1994. A country boy whose love of fishing at one point cost him his place in the Australia team, he could and did turn matches with a nonchalant approach which was little short of spectacular when it came off.

Andrew Symonds, 46, was killed about 10.30pm on Saturday in Hervey Range, 50km west of Townsville in North Queensland, when his car left the road and ...

'He wanted to go out there and have fun and play the game he remembered to play it as a kid. He felt Clarke - who was Test captain by then - had betrayed him. 'I threw a drink on him. Roy was So much fun to be around.' After he left the game in 2009, Symonds pursued his love of fishing, hunting and getting about in the Australian bush in the country's tropical north. Loved his own time.' We are all going to miss you mate,' Gillespie tweeted. 'Horrendous news to wake up to. He once arrived for a contract meeting with the CEO of Cricket Australia barefoot and wearing a cowboy hat in a nod to his famed love of the Aussie outdoors, especially the top end of the country where he spent so much of his life fishing and hunting. Symonds was the only person in the car but the former cricketer's two beloved blue heelers were also in the vehicle and survived the crash (pictured, Symonds with one of his dogs) The scene of the crash west of Townsville, with skid marks still visible on the road and shattered fragments of a window in the foreground The couple found the cricket great hanging partially out of the car on the passenger side and said the car was still on and playing country music.

Cricket is mourning the loss of “an extraordinary player and even better human being” after the death of Andrew Symonds aged 46.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone who knew him at this sad time.” Lancashire tweeted: “We’re devastated to hear the passing of Andrew Symonds, who played for @lancscricket in 2005. Rest in peace, Symo.” How could we lose another iconic figure in our sport so soon RIP Roy Condolences to Andrew’s family and close friends.” Hug your loved ones #RIPRoy”. Kent were “shocked and saddened” at the death of their “former overseas star and cult hero” while Surrey said Symonds had “left a mark at the club on and off the pitch”.

The former Australia all-rounder was killed in a car crash at the age of 46.

He added four more maximums in a knock of 76 in his second visit. “I was dealing with it the wrong way. He alleged India’s Harbhajan Singh had called him a “monkey”, with the spinner initially being banned for three matches as a result. I started to drink heavily as a result of it and my life was starting to dissolve around me. He learned his early cricket playing with his father after school and having progressed swiftly through the junior ranks, made his debut for Queensland as a teenager in 1994. A country boy whose love of fishing at one point cost him his place in the Australia team, he could and did turn matches with a nonchalant approach which was little short of spectacular when it came off.

Australian had a huge impact on the game in England, and the teams he played with there.

"Andy Symonds is someone that we knew personally, we had him for a period of time at Surrey nearer the end of his career and l he was very big around the group," Batty says. "We caught him at a time in his career when he was flying and he seemed to affect every game in which he played. I certainly remember it and I still try and aspire to be as good a team man as he certainly was throughout his life. You felt his presence and he had a massive impact on what we were trying to create." "It was the presence he had everywhere he went... In 2020, he was voted Kent Spitfires' Greatest Overseas Player by the club's members and supporters. Another innings Walker shared with Symonds was arguably more of a trailblazing one, even if the true significance of it was somewhat lost at the time in an air of puzzlement about the feat and the format itself, which was still very much in its infancy. "It was almost a sense of this is like nothing we've ever seen before. This new form of cricket came in which I think everyone was scratching their heads about how they go, some people would try the slog first, it didn't really work out, and the game sort of passed us by and no one really quite got it. "Now it happens quite a bit, doesn't it? "It was almost surreal, because it was so early on in T20," Walker says. Indeed his unbeaten 96 off 37 balls against Hampshirein the first season of the Twenty20 Cup in 2003 remains a pivotal innings in Symonds' career.

Mark Taylor, Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan have led tributes for former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds after the 46-year-old was killed in a ...

“Andrew was a generational talent who was instrumental in Australia’s success at World Cups and as part of Queensland’s rich cricket history. Early information indicates, shortly after 11pm the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled. He wanted to go out there and have fun…