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Cricket world mourns as Andrew Symonds dies in car crash
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Former Australian cricket star Andrew Symonds has died in a car accident.
Police released a statement saying they were investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, around 50 kilometres from Townsville, last night.
Police and cricket sources confirmed the former international cricketer had died. He was 46.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.”
The death of Symonds continues a tragic year for Australian cricket following the recent passing of legends Rod Marsh and Shane Warne from heart attacks.
Shocked teammates expressed their sorrow online, with Adam Gilchrist tweeting: “This really hurts”.
Former teammate Jason Gillespie posted: “Horrendous news to wake up to. Utterly devastated. We are all gonna miss you mate.”
Former Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akthar also expressed his sympathies.
“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.”
Born in Birmingham and with a Caribbean background, Symonds could have played for England. He was raised by adoptive parents Ken and Barbara Symonds, who moved to Queensland shortly after his adoption.
One of the most athletic and attacking cricketers ever to play for Australia during a relatively short and sometimes troubled career, Symonds has world-class statistics as an allrounder.
He played 26 Tests between 2004 and 2008, scoring 1462 runs at an average of 41 with two centuries. He also claimed 24 wickets at an average of 37 with his lively medium pace and off breakers.
Symonds excelled in white ball cricket, playing 198 one-day internationals for 5088 runs at 40 with six hundreds at a strike rate of 92 and claiming 133 wickets.
His career coincided with the rise of Twenty20 cricket, playing 14 times for Australia for a phenomenal strike rate of 169.
Symonds was an unfulfilled talent during the first five years of his one-day career, which began in 1998, with his batting average dipping below 24 in his first 53 games.
Strongly supported by then captain Ricky Ponting, Symonds was the last man chosen in Australia’s 15-man World Cup squad.
He only played the opening match against Pakistan because Australia’s squad had been hit by injuries and suspension.
With Australia struggling at 4-86 Symonds blazed an 143 out from 125 balls with 18 fours and two sixes to set up victory.
He became of the most important members of the one-day side what went on to win successive World Cups.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket...15-p5alf4.html
Cricket world mourns as Andrew Symonds dies in car crash
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Former Australian cricket star Andrew Symonds has died in a car accident.
Police released a statement saying they were investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, around 50 kilometres from Townsville, last night.
Police and cricket sources confirmed the former international cricketer had died. He was 46.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.”
The death of Symonds continues a tragic year for Australian cricket following the recent passing of legends Rod Marsh and Shane Warne from heart attacks.
Shocked teammates expressed their sorrow online, with Adam Gilchrist tweeting: “This really hurts”.
Former teammate Jason Gillespie posted: “Horrendous news to wake up to. Utterly devastated. We are all gonna miss you mate.”
Former Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akthar also expressed his sympathies.
“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.”
Born in Birmingham and with a Caribbean background, Symonds could have played for England. He was raised by adoptive parents Ken and Barbara Symonds, who moved to Queensland shortly after his adoption.
One of the most athletic and attacking cricketers ever to play for Australia during a relatively short and sometimes troubled career, Symonds has world-class statistics as an allrounder.
He played 26 Tests between 2004 and 2008, scoring 1462 runs at an average of 41 with two centuries. He also claimed 24 wickets at an average of 37 with his lively medium pace and off breakers.
Symonds excelled in white ball cricket, playing 198 one-day internationals for 5088 runs at 40 with six hundreds at a strike rate of 92 and claiming 133 wickets.
His career coincided with the rise of Twenty20 cricket, playing 14 times for Australia for a phenomenal strike rate of 169.
Symonds was an unfulfilled talent during the first five years of his one-day career, which began in 1998, with his batting average dipping below 24 in his first 53 games.
Strongly supported by then captain Ricky Ponting, Symonds was the last man chosen in Australia’s 15-man World Cup squad.
He only played the opening match against Pakistan because Australia’s squad had been hit by injuries and suspension.
With Australia struggling at 4-86 Symonds blazed an 143 out from 125 balls with 18 fours and two sixes to set up victory.
He became of the most important members of the one-day side what went on to win successive World Cups.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket...15-p5alf4.html
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