Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds killed in car crash

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Former Australia all-rounder and two-time World Cup winner Andrew Symonds has died following a car accident in Queensland, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday.

Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds attending the state memorial service for ex-teammate Shane Warne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2022. Symonds has died in a car crash.Former Australia all-rounder and two-time World Cup winner Andrew Symonds has died after a car accident in Queensland, Cricket Australia said on Sunday.Police said the accident occurred in Hervey Range, 50km from Townsville on Saturday night.

Queensland Police said an investigation into the crash has been opened. “Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however he died of his injuries,” the police statement said.“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 said in a statement. “He was a cult figure to many who was treasured by his fans and friends.

Shocking and saddening to hear of Andrew Symonds passing. May his soul RIP and God give strength to his family in this difficult moment. 🙏🏻“On behalf of Australian cricket our deepest sympathies are with Andrew's family, teammates, and friends.” Symonds was a member of Australia's World Cup-winning teams in 2003 and 2007 and appeared in 198 one-day internationals in addition to 14 T20 Internationals. Known for his swashbuckling batting and electric fielding, he could bowl both off-spin and medium pace.

“Everyone had him earmarked as a white ball player,” former teammate Mark Taylor told Channel Nine. “He wanted to prove to the world he could play Test cricket and he did that.

 

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