Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds died in a car accident last week. He was 46 years old.
Symonds won the World Cup with Australia in 2003 and 2007. He played 26 Tests, 198 ODIs and 14 T20Is from 1998 to 2009.
‘Cult figure and generational talent’
“Australian cricket has lost another of its very best. Andrew was a generational talent who was instrumental in Australia’s success at World Cups and as part of Queensland’s rich cricket history,” said Cricket Australia chairperson Lachlan Henderson.
“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, team-mates, and friends.”
‘Devastatingly sad time’
Cricket Australia chief executive officer Nick Hockley added: “Andrew was a much-loved and admired cricketer in Australia and around the world.
“He was a prodigious talent from an early age in Queensland with his clean ball-striking ability, shrewd spin bowling and brilliant fielding.
“He will be sadly missed by the Australian cricket community and particularly his very close friends at the Queensland Bulls, where he was a popular and much-admired team-mate and friend.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this devastatingly sad time.”
Symonds also played county cricket for Kent, Lancashire and Gloucestershire – and had stints with the Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League.