Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh Among Indian Stars To Pay Tribute To Andrew Symonds

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds was killed in a car crash on Sunday and the cricket fraternity is in shock on hearing the tragic news. The 46-year-old Symonds played 26 Tests, 14 T20Is and 198 ODIs for Australia and had the knack of changing the complexion of the game within minutes. Symonds was quite popular in India for the brand of cricket he played, and it is no surprise that several Indian cricketers were among the first ones to condole his death.

As per cricket.com.au, Queensland Police are investigating the car crash that took place at Hervey Range, about 50km from Townsville.

Indian cricket stars such as Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, VVS Laxman took to Twitter to pay their tribute to Symonds.

Today I have lost my closest man. You were just not a colleague My family, my man My symonds uncle I will miss you terribly RIP pic.twitter.com/5BvliutC8f

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. I have fond memories of the time we spent together in Mumbai Indians.May his soul rest in peace, condolences to his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/QnUTEZBbsD

Shocked to hear about the sudden demise of Andrew Symonds. Gone too soon. Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Prayers for the departed soul #RIPSymonds

Shocking news to wake up to here in India. Rest in peace my dear friend. Such tragic news pic.twitter.com/pBWEqVO6IY

Terrible news to wake up to. Saddened to know that Andrew Symonds is no more. Gone way too soon Thoughts go out to his family and friends. May God give them strength to cope with this tragedy. #RIP pic.twitter.com/So0QGLnMxr

Terrible and shocking. Andrew Symonds is no more. Too many