The cricket fraternity was left in shock as news emerged that former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds lost his life in a car crash that took place at Saturday night. He was aged 46.
Soon after the news broke out, several cricketers took to Twitter to mourn the passing away of the ex-Australia star. Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar shared a heartfelt note on Twitter and remembered the bond the duo shared on and off the pitch.As per reports, the accident took place at the outskirts of Townsville after Symonds' car rolled off the road.
Queensland Police are investigating Symonds' car crash on the Hervey Range Road, 50 km from Downsville, Australia.
The first phase of the police report on the accident stated that "first aid reports indicate that the car drove off the road near Alice River Bridge on the Hervey Range Road after 11pm and rolled off the road. Tried to revive. However, he died of his injuries. "
Two months after the death of former Australian cricketer Shane Warne, another former player has died, much to the chagrin of the Australian cricket team and fans. Many people are expressing their condolences and tributes on social media.
Andrew Symonds played for the Aussies from 1998 to 2009. He has played in 26 Tests and 198 ODIs. He was a key player in the 2003 and 2007 World Cups in which the Aussies won the World Cup. Symonds was an integral part of the Australian unit, which had won consecutive World Cups in 2003 and 2007. Tributes immediately poured in from his former teammates, including Adam Gilchrist, Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie.
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