Andrew Symonds Death Cricketers reactions: World cricket has mourned the death of former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who died in a car accident outside Townsville in his home state of Queensland. Former Australian teammates and international cricketers expressed sympathy on social media over the death of 46-year-old Symonds. Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist and fast bowler Jason Gillespie played with Symonds in the 2003 World Cup. He expressed his grief over this news.
Gilchrist wrote, “My most loyal, funny, loving friend passed away in a car accident. I am deeply saddened by this news. May his soul rest in peace.”
Former Australian fast bowler Gillespie said that he was shocked to hear the news. Another Australian fast bowler, Damien Fleming tweeted: “Saddened to hear the news of my dear. My condolences to the Symonds family.”
According to cricket.com, “Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes, who is regarded as the greatest fielder of all time in the world of cricket. He described Symonds’s fielding skills as the best in 2006, saying that the Australian player was 10 times better. were.”
Rhodes said in 2006, “Symonds is so much better than me, he was a good player. He played brilliantly in many matches, which helped the team win.”
Paying tribute to Symonds, Cricket Australia (CA) wrote on its website, “We are shocked and saddened by the death of the beloved Queenslander who has tragically passed away at the age of 46.”
Current and former cricketers from the subcontinent are also shocked to hear the news of Symonds’ death. Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar tweeted, “Symonds lost his life due to a car accident in Australia. We were good friends on and off the field. Our condolences to his family.”
Former India batsman VVS Laxman wrote, “Very sad news, I am shocked by this news.”
Think of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you. That’s Roy.
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) May 15, 2022
Shocking news to wake up to here in India. Rest in peace my dear friend. Such tragic news pic.twitter.com/pBWEqVO6IY
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 15, 2022
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
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