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Legendary Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds has passed away in a car crash, confirmed Cricꦰket Australia on Sund꧃ay. According to reports, Symonds was involved in a single-car accident outside Townsville in Queensland state on Saturday night.
It was indeed a shocking news, especially for Australian cricket fans, as Symonds’ fatal crash comes just months after the sudden deaths of fellow Australian greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh, who both died unexpectedly from heart attacks.
No wonder the tragic death of Symonds, aged 46, has hit the cricket community hard, and a host of players – past and present – took to social media to express their sadness, admiration and sympathies.
Former Aussie captain and Symonds’ teammate Adam Gilchrist expressed his disappointment and wrote: “Think of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you. That’s Roy”
Think of your 𝓡most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you. That’s꧂ Roy. 💔😞
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381)
Indian spin legend Harbhajan Singh paid his tributes to the Queenslander. He took to Twitter and wrote: “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.”
Shocked to hear about the sudden demise of Andrew Symonds. Gone too soon. H🐻eartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Prayers for the departed soul 🙏
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
Former Australian international Darren Lehmann expressed his shock and wrote: “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.”
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
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann)
South African great Jonty Rhodes penned down a heartwarming message while paying rich tributes ♉to Symonds.
“Have had the privilege to work with some “big names” in the IPL, as well as a couple of “big characters “. Andrew Symmonds was a fierce competitor and generous teammate. Arguably the greatest all-round fielder ever, on top of his contribution with both bat n ball. #RIPRoy,” tweeted Rhodes.
Have had the privilege to work with some “big names” in the IPL,as well as a couple of “big characters “. Andrew Symmonds was a fierce competitor and generous teammate. Arguably the gr🐲eatest all-round fielder ever, on top of his contribution with both bat n ball.
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8)
Here is how others reacted:
Vale Andrew Symonds.
We are shocked and saddened by the loss of the loveable Queenslander, who has tragically pass🎃ed🐎 away at the age of 46.
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus)
A sad day for cricket with the passing away of Australian great Andrew Symonds .
Sending prayers and thoughts to his family.— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks)
Terrible and shocking. Andre🀅w Symonds is no more. Too many good people have gone away too soon. R.I.P. maꦉte.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
RIP Roy ❤️☹️
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66)
hearts broken again…if we were Ted Lasso, he was our Roy Kent…called itꩵ straight..didn’t do fluff…was true to himself…loyal…quirky…will be missed forever …thoughts wi𒀰th family and friends… R.I.P. Andrew Symonds
— Kerry O'Keeffe (@kokeeffe49)
— David Hussey (@DavidHussey29)
💔
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23)
Devastated to hear about Andrew Symonds passing away in a car crash in Australia. We shared a great relationship on & of🐼f the field. Thoughts & prayers with the family.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph)
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This is so devastating 😞
Roy was So much fun to be around
Our Thoughts are with Symonds family— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist)
Heartbroken!! RIP Roy 💔
— Ashleigh Gardner (@akgardner97)
We’re saddened to learn of the tragic💙 demise of Australian legend Andrew Symonds.
Rest in Peace, Roy 💔
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)
Such heartbreaking news!
Andrew Symonds was an entertaining cricketer and a terrific all-rounder.
May his soul rest in peace 🙏— DK (@DineshKarthik)
Deeply saddened to hear about the pass🌊ing of following a car crash last night 💔
A swashbuckling all-rounder and two-time World Cup Winner, Simmo was a game-changer bar none during his cricketing career🎶.
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds pas🎶sed a🥀way in a car accident. He was only 46.
Two time World Cup Winner.
Never lost a World Cup Match.
His outstanding knock of 143* against Pakistan in World Cup 2003 is the second highest ODI score by a number 6 ba🌺tsman.— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom)
Deeply saddened b🐈y the passing o💟f Andrew Symonds. 💔
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)
Thanks for ﷽the memories, Roy. Rest In Peace mate.
— Queensland Cricket (@qldcricket)
Oh dear Lord!! No!!!😢
Condolences to the Symonds family and friends.— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa)
We’re extremely saddened to read about the unf𓄧ortunate passing away of Australian legend Andrew Symonds. 💔
Rest in peace, Symo.
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets)
Andrew Symonds 💔
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
Shockin꧙g news ! My condolences to his 💙family and friends. May God bless his soul 🙏
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
Shocked to hear about passing of Andrew Symonds.First came across him in Darwin tou🐎ring for NZ Emerging Players in 94. Absolute weapon of a man.Lean & mean looking,we all thought he must be a fast bowler.Came out and smashed us round the park batting at 4 instead!
— Kerry Walmsley (@WalmsleyKerry)