Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in a car crash

TusharK · 16th May 2022, 14:28

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds has died in a car accident. He was 46.

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According to the Queensland Police, the accident took place on Hervey Range Road, about 50 km from Townsville on Saturday night. It is said that Symonds was driving down the road at around 11 pm when his car left the road and rolled over.

Emergency personnel rushed to the spot but failed to revive Symonds due to the extent of his injuries.

Andrew Symonds was known for his aggressive batting style. He represented Australia in 26 Tests, 198 ODIs and 14 T20s, before announcing his retirement in 2009.

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NiInJa · 16th May 2022, 16:07

Being a 90's kid, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Australian cricket and following Aussie cricketers. Man, what an era it was! I still remember getting nervous while watching him and Matthew Hayden walking down the ground towards the pitch, ready to obliterate opposition's bowling attack. His hairstyle (or the bald look) coupled with his build not helping matters either. Andrew Symonds was a man that we feared for all good reasons

He was one of those hard hitters who would take on any bowler and smash him all over the park, chewing his gum all the while. Not to mention his fielding. His and the team's on-field energy made cricket fast and fun much before T20 craze took over.

Will miss him! Rest in Peace Sir.

srini1785 · 16th May 2022, 16:24

RIP. He was good with both ball and bat. Probably the first Aussie player who had a native Australian heritage (not sure). He was not without controversies (Monkeygate, gone fishing etc) but was a reliable team player. First Warne now Symonds. Gone too soon.

Asish_VK · 16th May 2022, 17:16

RIP, He was one of the best allrounders Australian cricket produced.

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Originally Posted by srini1785

RIP. He was good with both ball and bat. Probably the first Aussie player who had a native Australian heritage (not sure)..

He is not native Australian. He was adopted by an Australian family at very young age. His maternal parents were African-Caribbean and Scandinavian.

RMN · 18th May 2022, 12:54

Extremally sad news. What a talent he was - possibly ahead of his time. But unfortunate that he couldn't maximize his talents during his career. If he kept himself in line he could have easily played a lot more matches!

Venkatesh · 18th May 2022, 13:08

Amul Tribute to charismatic Australian all-rounder.

16th May 2022, 14:28	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 7,414 Thanked: 65,644 Times	Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in a car crash Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds has died in a car accident. He was 46. According to the Queensland Police, the accident took place on Hervey Range Road, about 50 km from Townsville on Saturday night. It is said that Symonds was driving down the road at around 11 pm when his car left the road and rolled over. Emergency personnel rushed to the spot but failed to revive Symonds due to the extent of his injuries. Andrew Symonds was known for his aggressive batting style. He represented Australia in 26 Tests, 198 ODIs and 14 T20s, before announcing his retirement in 2009. Link to Team-BHP News Last edited by TusharK : 16th May 2022 at 14:30.
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NiInJa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pune Posts: 1,186 Thanked: 4,625 Times	Re: Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in a car crash Being a 90's kid, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Australian cricket and following Aussie cricketers. Man, what an era it was! I still remember getting nervous while watching him and Matthew Hayden walking down the ground towards the pitch, ready to obliterate opposition's bowling attack. His hairstyle (or the bald look) coupled with his build not helping matters either. Andrew Symonds was a man that we feared for all good reasons He was one of those hard hitters who would take on any bowler and smash him all over the park, chewing his gum all the while. Not to mention his fielding. His and the team's on-field energy made cricket fast and fun much before T20 craze took over. Will miss him! Rest in Peace Sir. Last edited by NiInJa : 16th May 2022 at 16:09.
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srini1785 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bang Posts: 900 Thanked: 3,280 Times	Re: Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in a car crash RIP. He was good with both ball and bat. Probably the first Aussie player who had a native Australian heritage (not sure). He was not without controversies (Monkeygate, gone fishing etc) but was a reliable team player. First Warne now Symonds. Gone too soon. Last edited by srini1785 : 16th May 2022 at 16:46.
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RMN BHPian Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Cochin Posts: 319 Thanked: 666 Times	Re: Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in a car crash Extremally sad news. What a talent he was - possibly ahead of his time. But unfortunate that he couldn't maximize his talents during his career. If he kept himself in line he could have easily played a lot more matches!
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Venkatesh Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 8,697 Thanked: 47,609 Times	Re: Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in a car crash Amul Tribute to charismatic Australian all-rounder.
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