প্রকাশ: 15/05/2022
Former Australian
test cricketer and two-time World Cup winner Andrew Symonds has died following
a car accident in Queensland, Cricket Australia confirmed on Sunday.
Symonds was aged 46. He had played 26 tests for Australia.
Police said the accident occurred in Hervey Range, 50 km
from Townsville on Saturday night. The car Symonds was driving left the road
and rolled, according to a police statement, which described it as a single
vehicle incident.
"Australian cricket has lost another of its very
best," said Cricket Australia chairman Lachlan Henderson in a statement.
"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."
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 26
tests from 2004 to 2008.
Known for his swashbuckling middle order batting displays,
he was an accomplished all-rounder who could bowl both off-spin and medium
pace.
"Everyone had him earmarked as a white ball
player," former team mate Mark Taylor told Channel Nine.
"He wanted to prove to the world he could play test
cricket and he did that way.
"He was just an entertainer. He wanted to go out there
and have fun and play the game he remembered to play it as a kid.
"At times he got in trouble for not going to training
or maybe having a few too many beers...but that is the way he lived his life
and the way he wanted to play his cricket also."
Symonds' death occurred with Australian cricket still coming
to terms with the the passing of all-time greats Rod Marsh and Shane Warne, who
both died in March.
Queensland Police said an investigation into the crash has
been opened.
"Early information indicates, shortly after 11 p.m. the
car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left
the roadway and rolled," the police statement said.
"Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old
driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries.
"The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating."
- Reuters
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