Andrew Symonds died in the crash

 

Former Australian cricketer and all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash

Former Australian cricketer and all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash. Cricket Australia announced on Sunday, local time. This is another sad event in the world of Australian sports after the deaths of Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. Marsh and Warne died on the same day, March 4.

Andrew Symonds, (46), was died in a car crash near Townsville, Queensland on Saturday night. The crash happened about 50 kilometers from downtown Townsville, local police said.

Symonds, who made his debut in 1998, has played 26 Tests, 198 ODIs, and 14 T20Is in his 11-year international career. The all-rounder has 6,006 runs and 175 wickets in his international career.

Police and rescue teams say the car rolled off the road after the crash. Andrew Symonds died of his injuries.

Former international cricketer Andrew Symonds has been confirmed dead in the crash, according to police and cricket sources. Petrol Inspector Gavin Oates said the cause of the crash was not yet known. However, so far no evidence of alcoholism has been found. "People in the area heard the crash," Oates said. They were the first to arrive at the scene and report the matter to the emergency services. ‘The paramedic tried to take care of him outside the car. Oates said police did not realize at first that the injured man was Symonds. Police confirmed his identity after his death, saying, "When the police arrived, the paramedic was trying to take care of him, but he died shortly afterward.

Cricket Australia Chairman Lockland Henderson said in a statement that Australian cricket had lost another talent.

“Former captain Mark Taylor said, "Another tragic day for Australian cricket.

“Adam Gilchrist tweeted, "It hurts. Peace be upon you, Roy. '

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