Tributes Pour In As Andrew Symonds Passes Away At The Age Of 46 Following Car Crash
Updated - 15 May 2022, 12:37 PM
Former Australian two-time World Cup-winning cricketer, Andrew Symonds, passed away at the age of 46 following a car crash outside of Townsville, reports from Queensland Police have confirmed.
Symonds’ car rolled off the road and he succumbed to the injuries sustained. Medical professionals tried to revive him but the efforts were futile. The tragic loss to Australian cricket comes on the back of Shane Warne’s death in March.
“Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, around 50 kilometers from Townsville, that’s taken the life of a 46-year-old man.”
“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. Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries,” the police report read.
Andrew Symonds’ 11-year-long career
The all-rounder was a multi-functional cricketer who was capable of batting at any position. He was one of the greatest fielders and was also able to contribute with the ball with his seam-up and off-spin bowling.
Symonds played 26 Tests for Australia over a period of 5 years where he scored 1,462 runs at an average of 40.61. In 198 ODIs, he scored 5,088 runs including six centuries with a highest of 156. He also took 133 wickets, including best figures of 5/18.
Following Symonds’ death, former teammates and cricketers from worldwide condoled his demise. “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,” CA chair Lachlan Henderson stated.
Here are a few of the tributes to Andrew Symonds:
Think of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you. That’s Roy. ??
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) May 15, 2022
Horrendous news to wake up to.
Utterly devastated. We are all gonna miss you mate.☹️ #RIPRoy— Jason Gillespie ? (@dizzy259) May 14, 2022
@FoxCricket hearts broken again…if we were Ted Lasso, he was our Roy Kent…called it straight..didn’t do fluff…was true to himself…loyal…quirky…will be missed forever …thoughts with family and friends… R.I.P. Andrew Symonds
— Kerry O'Keeffe (@kokeeffe49) May 15, 2022
This is so devastating ?
Roy was So much fun to be around
Our Thoughts are with Symonds family #RIPRoy— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) May 14, 2022
Look after yourself up there great man, I am ?, loved him so much and our thoughts are with the family at this time. Hug your loved ones xx #RIPRoy pic.twitter.com/1nWupFBqOK
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) May 15, 2022
Andrew Symond’s demise is shocking news for all of us to absorb. Not only was he a brilliant all-rounder, but also a live-wire on the field. I have fond memories of the time we spent together in Mumbai Indians.
May his soul rest in peace, condolences to his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/QnUTEZBbsD
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 15, 2022
Devastated to hear about Andrew Symonds passing away in a car crash in Australia. We shared a great relationship on & off the field. Thoughts & prayers with the family. #AndrewSymonds pic.twitter.com/QMZMCwLdZs
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) May 14, 2022
Man.
This year has been just heartbreaking ? for all, cricket family & fans just in shock. So many gone way too soon.‘Roy’ was one of the main reasons I wanted to play cricket, wear zinc & just generally play sport with a smile! ??? #RIP #ROY
— Trent Copeland (@copes9) May 14, 2022
Andrew Symonds was a hell of an entertainer. But one of my strongest memories of him was sitting in the dark at Kensington Oval watching Symonds roll his arm over to bowl the last ball of the 2007 World Cup final. Two-time World Cup winners are rare; at that moment, he became one
— Brydon Coverdale (@brydoncoverdale) May 15, 2022
Another one gone too soon. Andrew Symonds was a big part of that aura of invincibility around the Australian ODI team of his generation
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) May 15, 2022
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