Australian cricket star Andrew Symonds killed in automobile crash

Symonds was aged 46. He had performed 238 matches, together with 26 checks, for Australia between 1998-2009. He was additionally a member of Australia’s World Cup-winning groups in 2003 and 2007 and appeared in 198 one-day internationals along with 14 T20 Internationals.

Police stated the accident occurred in Hervey Vary, 50km from Townsville on Saturday evening. The automobile Symonds was driving left the street and rolled, in accordance with a police assertion, which described it as a single automobile incident.

Queensland Police stated an investigation into the crash has been opened.

“Emergency companies tried to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, nevertheless, he died of his accidents,” the police assertion stated.

CA chairman Lachlan Henderson stated Australian cricket had misplaced “one other of its perfect”.

“Andrew was a generational expertise who was instrumental in Australia’s success at World Cups and as a part of Queensland’s wealthy cricket historical past,” he stated in a press release.

“He was a cult determine to many who was treasured by his followers and pals,” he stated. “On behalf of Australian cricket our deepest sympathies are with Andrew’s household, staff mates, and pals.”