‘RIP Roy’ : Cricketing world in disbelief as Andrew Symonds passes away in a road accident
Andrew Symonds (Image Credit :Twitter)
Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds died due to a car accident on the morning of May 15. The accident reportedly took place on the outskirts of Townsville, a coastal city in the Queensland State. Symonds is survived by his wife Laura and two children, Chloe and Billy. He was part of the two 50-Over World Cup wins in 2003 and 2007. Notably, the team didn’t lose any of the games in these tournaments.
He was a proper all-rounder who can bowl right arm off-spin, medium pace, whichever role his team needed him to play. As a batter, he was a game changer. He is highly remembered for his match-winning hundred against Pakistan in 2003 World Cup. In that game, his side was tottering at 86/4. His century helped the team to post a total of more than 300 runs and win the game. In the same tournament, he helped his side win the semi-final against Sri Lanka with an unbeaten half-century.
Meanwhile, the Queensland police issued a statement and confirmed the development. The statement revealed that Symonds died due to the injuries despite valiant efforts of the medical team.
“Early information indicates, shortly after 11 pm the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled. Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating,” said the Queensland statement in an official statement.
As per a report on NewsCorp, the deceased family has acknowledged the heartfelt wishes but asked for privacy amidst the tragedy. Talking about his career, Symonds played 26 Tests, 198 ODIs, and 14 T20Is from 1998 to 2009. In this phase, he amassed around 7000 runs across formats, with two Test hundreds and six ODI hundreds. He also played in the Indian T20 League for now-defunct Hyderabad (2008 to 2010) and Mumbai (2011). He retired from the game ahead of the 2012 Indian T20 League.
This is how Twitter expressed their shock
https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1525719127649701888?s=20&t=V9U1xEfh4ZqVURyr8DkMtQ
I can not believe it!! I am lost for words! #RIPRoy https://t.co/7IEA1EJ5c2
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) May 15, 2022
Ricky Ponting with his tribute to Andrew Symonds.
Really rough day today for Aussie cricket. pic.twitter.com/i49x4Hvbdz
— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) May 15, 2022
If Roy shook your hand you had his word, that’s the sort of bloke he was and that's why I always wanted him on my team. An extraordinary player and even better human being. Can’t believe he’s gone. Thoughts are with his family at this time. pic.twitter.com/7r7FiK1CzK
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) May 15, 2022
https://twitter.com/BrianLara/status/1525709928467267585?s=20&t=TC_S6KNcjslQ6XPUHxhmeQ
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
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 15, 2022
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) May 14, 2022
https://twitter.com/sthalekar93/status/1525679104280121346?s=20&t=L-ijftbZhr00mc8qCGMA_w
https://twitter.com/darren_lehmann/status/1525681769026301953?s=20&t=TDU54Nh6h8Q8RNg2UvOd0g
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 pic.twitter.com/fhDDDIRWD1
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) May 15, 2022
