Andrew Symonds

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

Cricket Australia reported Symonds' death on its website on Sunday, citing a police statement with details of the accident late Saturday night.

He held the record for the joint-most sixes in a County Championship innings - 16 for Gloucestershire against Glamorgan in 1995. Symonds is the third former Australia cricketer to have lost his life this year. During Australia's 2005 tour of England, Symonds was dropped for two ODIs after he showed up for a match against Bangladesh under the influence of alcohol. "He hit the ball a long way and just wanted to entertain. Symonds, lovingly known as 'Roy', made his Australia debut in 1998, during an ODI against Pakistan and it was in the 50-overs setup that the dynamic all-rounder would prove his mettle. "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," a statement issued by the police read.

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.

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

Tributes from friends and fans flow after the former Australian all-rounder was killed in a single-vehicle crash outside Townsville on Saturday night.

We are all gonna miss you mate." Fellow former fast bowler Jason Gillespie wrote: "Horrendous news to wake up to. Our thoughts are with Symonds family." "Andrew was a much-loved and admired cricketer in Australia and around the world," Hockley said in a press release. Roy was so much fun to be around. He wanted to prove to the world he could play test cricket and he did.

The 46-year-old died in single vehicle incident near Townsville, where he lived, according to a police statement.

He also was disciplined prior to the 2009 Twenty20 World Cup for breaching team rules around alcohol. In 2008 he missed Australia's one-day series against Bangladesh after going fishing when he was required to attend a team meeting. People liked his very laid-back style.”

Andrew Symonds death: Symonds' career was a roller-coaster, a topsy-turvy ride, and while he enthralled on the field with his dynamic skills, ...

However, Symonds created a bit of history of his own as he became the then-costliest overseas player as the Deccan Chargers spent a whopping USD 1.35 million on the all-rounder. In 2009, Symonds decided to ditch his dreadlocks for a charity drive and shaved his head on live television on February 14 as part of the World's Greatest Shave fund-raising event. During the course of his inning, Symonds made the most of small boundaries at Abergavenny to hammer 16 sixes, the most in a single innings of a County Championship match. Symonds' career was a roller-coaster, a topsy-turvy ride, and while he enthralled on the field with his dynamic skills, there were certain things about Symonds' life and career which not many are aware of. Symonds had a decorated County career, having represented Gloucestershire, Lancashire, Surrey and Kent. However, in his first stint in 1995, representing Gloucestershire, a 20-year-old Symonds burst onto the scene and smashed an unbeaten 254. Of course, he could hit the ball a long distance, and would take wickets with his off-spin and medium-pace, but it was his fielding that really stood out from the rest.

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." The 53-year-old tweeted: "We exchanged messages just hours ago...

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."

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

That’s Roy.” He wanted to go out there and have fun… “He just wanted to entertain… “He was a cult figure to many who was treasured by his fans and friends,” he added. “Andrew was a generational talent who was instrumental in Australia’s success at World Cups and as part of Queensland’s rich cricket history.” Speaking of Symonds’ legacy as a cricketer, Taylor said he was an “entertainer with the bat” and an “imposing guy” on the field.

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.

Police said they are investigating the single-vehicle accident that occurred in Queensland at 11pm on Saturday night. Symonds, who was born in Birmingham before ...

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

Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, around 50 kilometres from Townsville, that taken the life of a 46-year-old man last night.— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) https://t.co/1ShX78XbzU pic.twitter.com/2QlJlOQHQX May 14, 2022 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. “Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries.