Following the tragic news of the death of Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, the cricketing world bid farewell to one of the most well-liked former stars.
A host of former Australian teammates and international stars have used social media to share their sympathies surrounding the tragic loss of Andrew Symonds.
Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist and fast bowler Jason Gillespie – who both played alongside Symonds at the 2003 World Cup – expressed their dismay at the news.
Pakistan star Shoaib Akhtar was one of the first international players to share his thoughts saying he was “devastated to hear about Symonds passing away in a car crash.
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. #AndrewSymonds pic.twitter.com/QMZMCwLdZs
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) May 14, 2022
Think of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you. That’s Roy. ????????
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) May 15, 2022
Horrendous news to wake up to.
Utterly devastated. We are all gonna miss you mate.☹️ #RIPRoy— Jason Gillespie ???? (@dizzy259) May 14, 2022
Heartbreaking. Aussie cricket losing another hero.
Stunned. Co-team members 2003 World Cup. Amazing talent.
RIP SIMMO ????
— Michael Bevan (@mbevan12) May 15, 2022
Look after yourself up there great man, I am ????, loved him so much and our thoughts are with the family at this time. Hug your loved ones xx #RIPRoy pic.twitter.com/1nWupFBqOK
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) May 15, 2022
This is so devastating ????
Roy was So much fun to be around
Our Thoughts are with Symonds family #RIPRoy— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) May 14, 2022
Can’t believe what I’ve just woken up to ????
Thinking of his family, his teammates and everyone in the cricket community. We’ve lost another one of our hero’s #RIPRoy— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) May 15, 2022
Can’t believe what I’ve just woken up to ????
Thinking of his family, his teammates and everyone in the cricket community. We’ve lost another one of our hero’s #RIPRoy— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) May 15, 2022
Vale Andrew Symonds.
We are shocked and saddened by the loss of the loveable Queenslander, who has tragically passed away at the age of 46. pic.twitter.com/ZAn8lllskK
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) May 15, 2022
Woke up to this shocking news! RIP legend ! Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends ???????? pic.twitter.com/lOqBeFAjta
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) May 15, 2022
Shocking news to wake up to here in India. Rest in peace my dear friend. Such tragic news ???????? pic.twitter.com/pBWEqVO6IY
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 15, 2022
Tragic news to hear of Andrew Symonds passing. Condolences to his family, friends and well wishers.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 15, 2022
???????????? #riproy #RIPSymonds This was exactly 3months ago in Canberra pic.twitter.com/5EfWeHSOn9
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) May 15, 2022
Saddened and shocked to hear the sudden demise of Andrew Symonds. A legend of the sport, gone too soon ????
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends ????#RIPRoy
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) May 15, 2022
Heart goes out to Roys next of kin ????????❤️ RIP Andrew Symonds ????
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) May 15, 2022
Former Australia cricketer and two-time World Cup winner Andrew Symonds died in a car crash on Saturday night. Symonds was the sole passenger in the crash just outside of Townsville in his home state of Queensland
Symonds averaged 40.61 with the bat from 26 Tests for his country but was perhaps more well known for his exploits in white-ball cricket. He featured in 198 ODIs – scoring six centuries and 30 half-centuries – while also contributing 133 wickets with his more than handy off-spin and medium pace.
It was at the 2003 World Cup where Symonds burst on the stage with perhaps his greatest innings as he torched Pakistan with an unbeaten 143 in Johannesburg early in the tournament and helped Australia remain unbeaten and defeat India in a one-sided final.
The burly right-hander was also part of the victorious side at the 2007 World Cup in West Indies as Australia claimed their fourth title. Symonds also played 14 T20I for Australia, managing 337 runs and eight wickets.
He is the second famous Australian cricketer to tragically pass away in 2022 after leg-spinner Shane Warne died from a heart attack in Thailand in March. Former wicketkeeper Rod Marsh also passed away from a heart attack earlier this year.
