Former Australia international Andrew Symonds dies aged 46
Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash aged 46.
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'Utterly devastated': Cricket world pays tribute to Andrew Symonds
Symonds' sudden death triggered an outpouring of emotional tributes in the cricketing world with a host of past and present players, including his Australian teammates and international stars, expressing shock and disbelief at the tragic news. From former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist and pacer Jason Gillespie to India's Harbhajan Singh and Sachin Tendulkar, tributes poured in for the flamboyant all-rounder, who died in a car accident on Saturday night in Queensland.
Andrew Symonds: Australian all-round great loved by teammates
Symonds, who died on Saturday night in a car crash aged 46, was instantly recognisable on the cricket field with a mop of dreadlocks poking out from his baggy green cap and lips gleaming with white zinc cream. A hulking presence at 6ft 2in (1.87m) with a grin as broad as his shoulders, he was a supremely talented all-rounder equally at home bowling spin or lively medium-pace.
Andrew Symonds Dies: Biggest Highlights From His Glittering Career
Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds' death in a car crash has left the cricketing world in shock. The 46-year-old was killed in a car crash and is now survived by wife Laura and his two young children Chloe and Billy. In his career, Symonds was known to be a team man and there have been many occasions where he has bailed the team out -- be it with a quality knocks, some crucial breakthroughs in the middle or fantastic piece of fielding to turn the tide of the game.
Former Australia Cricketer Andrew Symonds Dies In Car Crash
Swashbuckling former all-rounder Andrew Symonds has been killed in a car crash, Cricket Australia said Sunday, in another tragic blow for the sport after the recent deaths of fellow greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. The 46-year-old, who played 26 Tests and 198 one-day internationals for Australia from 1998 to 2009, was involved in a single-car accident outside Townsville in Queensland state on Saturday night. Police said emergency services attempted to revive the driver and sole occupant, but he died from his injuries after the car left the road and rolled.
IPL 2022: Our mindset was outstanding, says Shreyas Iyer after KKR beat Sunrisers Hyderabad
Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer was all praise for his team's "outstanding mindset" during its 54-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad as the players had nothing to lose at this stage of the tournament. KKR remained in playoff contention, albeit with a slim chance but what Iyer liked was that his team was able to bring their 'A' game to the fore. "The mindset we came up in this game, it was outstanding. All the boys did the right things, played fearless cricket. Everything panned out really well," Iyer said after the match. "We have nothing to lose now. We haven't played our A-game yet, that's what I spoke today before the game," Iyer said.
Flamboyant Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car accident
Andrew Symonds has been killed in a car crash, Cricket Australia said Sunday, in another tragic blow for the sport after the recent deaths of fellow greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. The 46-year-old, who played 26 Tests and 198 one-day internationals for Australia from 1998 to 2009, was involved in a single-car accident outside Townsville in Queensland state on Saturday night. Police said emergency services attempted to revive the driver and sole occupant, but he died from his injuries after the car left the road and rolled. "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.
Cricket world reacts to tragic death of ex-Australia player Andrew Symonds
Mark Taylor, Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan have led tributes for former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds after the 46-year-old was killed in a car-crash overnight.