No Result
View All Result
  • Login
Monday, May 23, 2022
Afternoon Voice
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Top News
  • City News
  • Nation
  • World
  • Entertainment
    • Bollywood
    • Hollywood
  • Sports
    • Cricket
    • Hockey
    • Tennis
    • Football
    • Badminton
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
    • Column
    • Diary
    • Letters
  • Epaper
  • More
    • Editor’s Pick
    • Featured
    • Lifestyle
    • Different Strokes
    • Multimedia
    • Sci-Tech
    • Politics
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Top News
  • City News
  • Nation
  • World
  • Entertainment
    • Bollywood
    • Hollywood
  • Sports
    • Cricket
    • Hockey
    • Tennis
    • Football
    • Badminton
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
    • Column
    • Diary
    • Letters
  • Epaper
  • More
    • Editor’s Pick
    • Featured
    • Lifestyle
    • Different Strokes
    • Multimedia
    • Sci-Tech
    • Politics
No Result
View All Result
Afternoon Voice
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Top News
  • City News
  • Nation
  • World
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Epaper
  • More

Home > Sports > Cricket > Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds dies in a car crash

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds dies in a car crash

ptistories@afternoonvoice.com' by PTI
May 15, 2022
in Cricket, Sports
A A
0
andrew symonds, car crash, australian cricketer, cricketer

Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds, one of the finest all-rounders and a two-time World Cup winner, has died in a tragic car accident, leaving the cricketing world in shock.

He was 46 and is survived by his wife and two young children.

Cricket Australia has now lost three prominent figures in the past two months. Spin legend Shane Warne and former wicketkeeper Rodney Marsh had died within hours of each other in March.

According to a statement issued by Queensland Police, the accident happened in Hervey Range Road, about 50 km outside Townsville in northeast Australia on Saturday night. “Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, around 50 kilometres from Townsville that’s taken the life of a 46-year-old man last night,” the statement said.

“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 his injuries.” An attacking batter, who could also bowl both medium pace and spin and an outstanding fielder, Symonds featured in 26 Tests, 198 ODIs, and 14 T20Is in a successful career between 1998 and 2009.

He helped Australia win the ODI world Cups in 2003 and 2007 and was one of the key members of Australia’s Test side in the 2000s.

“Australian cricket has lost another of its very best,” Cricket Australia chairman Lachlan Henderson said.

”Andrew was a generational talent who was instrumental in Australia’s success at World Cups and as part of Queensland’s rich cricket history.

”He was a cult figure to many who was treasured by his fans and friends. On behalf of Australian cricket our deepest sympathies are with Andrew’s family, teammates, and friends,” he added.

With the ball, he snared a total of 165 wickets in his international career, including 24 in Tests, 133 in ODIs, and 8 in T20Is.

One of his greatest moments on the cricketing field came when he blasted 143 off 125 balls after coming on to bat with Australia at 86 for four against Pakistan in the opening ODI of the 2003 World Cup.

Symonds scored 5088 runs, including six hundred, in his ODI career since making his debut in 1998. He also featured in 14 T20Is and averaged 48.14, besides playing in the IPL for now-defunct Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians in the final stages of his career.

Playing for the Chargers, he had slammed a 53-ball 117 not out against Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural edition.

He also hit 1462 runs with two hundred and 10 fifties after being picked for the Tests in 2004 against Sri Lanka.

He went on to hit a scintillating 156 against England in the Boxing Day Test in 2006-07 before making a career-best 162 against India in Sydney in 2008.

The Sydney Test, however, went on to become the most controversial moment of his career due to the ‘Monkey Gate’ scandal involving India spinner Harbhajan Singh.

Symonds, lovingly known as ‘Roy’, also had his share of controversies.

He was axed from the two ODIs during Australia’s tour of England in 2005 after he turned up drunk for a match against Bangladesh.

Three years later, Symonds missed a team meeting after going fishing in Darwin and was sent back home. Another disciplinary issue saw him being axed from Australia’s squad in England on the eve of the 2009 T20 World Cup, which ended his career with Cricket Australia canceling his contract soon after.

The off-field issues aside, Symonds will be remembered for his on-field exploits which also included a 34-ball hundred for Kent in 2004. He also held the record for joint-most number of sixes in a County Championship innings when he hit 16 maximums for Gloucestershire against Glamorgan in 1995. It stood for 27 years before being broken by England’s Ben Stokes last month.

He retired from all forms of cricket in 2012 and became a regular in the commentary box during Australia’s home season as well as in the Big Bash League. ”On behalf of Queensland Cricket, we express our deepest sympathies to his family and will do whatever we can to assist them,” Queensland Cricket chair Chris Simpson said.

”It is a shattering loss to those nearest to him and his wide circle of friends which extends to all corners of the cricketing world.

”His untimely passing will also resonate deeply with the many fans who were thrilled with his efforts with the bat, ball, and on the field. He stood out for his skill, courage, and determination, and the fans who saw him at his best will never forget his impact on a game.” ”We are all hurting and will miss him greatly. His former teammates will remember his loyalty to the playing group and recall the fun times with great fondness, and sorrow that he is gone.”



Tags: Andrew Symonds
ptistories@afternoonvoice.com'

PTI

Recommended For You

ricky ponting, ipl, ipl 2022, ricky, Delhi Capital
Cricket

Ricky Ponting feels that DC need to improve on their batting during powerplay

April 3, 2022
india vs pakistan, ind vs pak, pakistan, world cup, icc women's world cup, women's team, mithali raj, indian cricket
Cricket

Ind vs Pak: Indian Women’s team crush Pakistan by 107 runs, begin World Cup on a high note

March 6, 2022
virat kohli, kohli, rcb, royal challengers bangalore, ipl, captain
Cricket

“Wanted some space”, says Virat Kohli on stepping down as RCB skipper

February 24, 2022
rahul dravid, dravid, rohit sharma, rohit, t20 international, karthik, dinesh karthik
Cricket

Rohit, Dravid taking Team India in a fabulous direction, says Dinesh Karthik

February 24, 2022
virat kohli, virat, bcci, i20 international, T20I, Cricket, BCCI
Cricket

BCCI gives Virat Kohli break from bio-bubble before the third T20I against WI, batter to skip Lanka T20Is

February 19, 2022
nick hockley, hockley, ashes series, ashes
Cricket

Ashes series ‘true testament’ to unwavering spirit of international cricket, says Nick Hockley

January 18, 2022
ADVERTISEMENT

LATEST NEWS

monkeypox, mumbai airport, airport screening, covid-19, covid, monkeypox in countries, maharashtra

Monkeypox hit nations fliers need to go through screening at Mumbai airport

May 23, 2022
petrol, diesel, petrol diesel prices, mumbai, lpg prices, petrol prices

Maharashtra, Kerala, Rajasthan reduce VAT on petrol, diesel after Centre cuts excise duty

May 22, 2022
raj thackeray, thackeray, uniform, uniform civil code, mns, ayodhya, narendra modi, modi, pm modi, prime minister narendra modi, civil code

Uniform civil code can usher in truly secular India

May 22, 2022
raj thackeray, thackeray, uniform, uniform civil code, mns, ayodhya

Raj Thackeray once again echoed demand for uniform civil code

May 22, 2022
raj thackeray, ayodhya, raj, thackeray, mns, maharashtra navnirman sena, mns chief, ayodhya rally, brij bhushan singh, uttar pradesh, up, bjp up

Raj Thackeray’s postponement of his Ayodhya visit relieved the ruling party

May 20, 2022
raj thackeray, ayodhya, raj, thackeray, mns, maharashtra navnirman sena, mns chief, ayodhya rally

Who sent Raj Thackeray on the back foot?

May 20, 2022
ADVERTISEMENT

EDITOR TWEETS

Tweets by @vaidehisachin
Afternoon Voice

© 2022 Newsmakers Publications Pvt. Ltd. | All rights reserved.

Important Links

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Support Parallel Media

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Top News
  • City News
  • Nation
  • World
  • Entertainment
    • Bollywood
    • Hollywood
  • Sports
    • Cricket
    • Hockey
    • Tennis
    • Football
    • Badminton
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
    • Column
    • Diary
    • Letters
  • Epaper
  • More
    • Editor’s Pick
    • Featured
    • Lifestyle
    • Different Strokes
    • Multimedia
    • Sci-Tech
    • Politics

© 2022 Newsmakers Publications Pvt. Ltd. | All rights reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?