Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in accident

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds has been killed in a car crash, Cricket Australia said on Sunday. He was 46 years old. Andrew Symonds was reportedly involved in a single vehicle incident in Hervey Range, 50 km from Townsville in Australia. He played 26 Tests and 198 one-day internationals for Australia from 1998 to 2009. "Australian cricket has lost another of its very best," Cricket Australia chairman Lachlan Henderson said 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," he added.Symonds' fatal crash comes just months after the deaths of fellow Australian greats Warne and Marsh, who both died unexpectedly from heart attacks.He was widely considered one of the most skilled all-rounders Australian cricket has seen, bowling both off-spin and medium pace, while playing many match-winning hands with his explosive middle-order batting.

The cricket fraternity is mourning the loss of Symonds.  Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar mourn the loss of the former Australia all-rounder. 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, he said. Former India captain Virat Kohli  condole the death of the former Aussie all-rounder. Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh also said he was shocked to hear about the sudden demise of Andrew Symonds. Gone too soon.