"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,"
Australian former star cricketer Andrew Symonds died in a car accident in Queensland. This is the second blow to the sports world after the death of Shane Warne.
The Former all-rounder was met with a single-vehicle incident in Hervey Range, 50 km from Townsville on Saturday night, May 14.
Emergency services immediately rushed to the spot and tried to revive Symonds, but all in vain as the injuries he had suffered were too critical.
Cricket Australia chairman Lachlan Henderson mourned the death of Andrew Symonds, saying, "Australian cricket has lost another of its very best."
"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," he added.
Symonds has played 198 One-Day International for Australia and 25 test matches and was part of two World Cup wins.
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said, “Andrew was a much-loved and admired cricketer in Australia and around the world. He was a prodigious talent from an early age in Queensland with his clean ball-striking ability, shrewd spin bowling, and brilliant fielding”.
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