Symonds was in a single-car accident in Queensland. © Getty
Cricket fraternity is in mourning again on Sunday (May 15) morning after the tragic passing of former Australian allrounder Andrew Symonds, aged 46. Symonds was in a car accident outside of Townsville, Queensland on late Saturday night and died of his injuries.

Tributes have been pouring in from around the world for Symonds, who played a key role in Australia's dominance at the international stage during the early 2000s.

Ricky Ponting AORicky Ponting AO
@rickyPontingFollowIf Roy shook your hand you had his word, that’s the sort of bloke he was and that's why I always wanted him on my team. An extraordinary player and even better human being. Can’t believe he’s gone. Thoughts are with his family at this time.
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Adam GilchristAdam Gilchrist
@Gilly381FollowThis really hurts. #roy #rip
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Adam GilchristAdam Gilchrist
@Gilly381FollowThink of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you. That’s Roy. 💔😞
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Brian LaraBrian Lara
@brianLaraFollowWe exchanged messages just hours ago... what’s really going on? Baffled and heartbroken! How could we lose another iconic figure in our sport so soon 💔 RIP Roy Condolences to Andrew’s family and close friends.#unfair
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Mel JonesMel Jones
@meljones_33FollowUtterly numb. 😢💔#RIPRoy
15 May 2022
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Shoaib AkhtarShoaib Akhtar
@shoaib100mphFollowDevastated to hear about Andrew Symonds passing away in a car crash in Australia. We shared a great relationship on & off the field. Thoughts & prayers with the family. #AndrewSymonds
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Virat KohliVirat Kohli
@imvkohliFollowShocking and saddening to hear of Andrew Symonds passing. May his soul RIP and God give strength to his family in this difficult moment. 🙏🏻
15 May 2022
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Jonty RhodesJonty Rhodes
@JontyRhodes8FollowHave had the privilege to work with some “big names” in the IPL,as well as a couple of “big characters “. Andrew Symmonds was a fierce competitor and generous teammate. Arguably the greatest all-round fielder ever, on top of his contribution with both bat n ball. #RIPRoy
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Lisa SthalekarLisa Sthalekar
@sthalekar93FollowWhat is happening in the world….I can’t believe it. Wake up to find another amazing cricketer Andrew Symonds has been lost too soon. 💔 for his family and friends. Not sure Australian cricket fraternity can take much more 😢 #RIPRoy
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Michael VaughanMichael Vaughan
@michaelVaughanFollowSimmo .. This doesn’t feel real .. #RIP ❤️
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Harbhajan TurbanatorHarbhajan Turbanator
@harbhajan_singhFollowShocked to hear about the sudden demise of Andrew Symonds. Gone too soon. Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Prayers for the departed soul 🙏#RIPSymonds
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Michael BevanMichael Bevan
@mbevan12FollowHeartbreaking. Aussie cricket losing another hero. Stunned. Co-team members 2003 World Cup. Amazing talent. RIP SIMMO 😥
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Ashleigh GardnerAshleigh Gardner
@akgardner97FollowHeartbroken!! RIP Roy 💔
15 May 2022
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Anil KumbleAnil Kumble
@anilkumble1074FollowTragic news to hear of Andrew Symonds passing. Condolences to his family, friends and well wishers.
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VVS LaxmanVVS Laxman
@VVSLaxman281FollowShocking news to wake up to here in India. Rest in peace my dear friend. Such tragic news 💔🥲
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Angelo MathewsAngelo Mathews
@Angelo69MathewsFollowWoke up to this shocking news! RIP legend ! Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends 🙏🏻
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Damien FlemingDamien Fleming
@bowlologistFollowThis is so devastating 😞 Roy was So much fun to be around Our Thoughts are with Symonds family #RIPRoy
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Megan SchuttMegan Schutt
@megan_schuttFollow2022 was supposed to be better, another one lost too soon 😣 Roy was one of the reasons I watched cricket as a kid 💔 #RIPRoy
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Natalie Germanos 🏏Natalie Germanos 🏏
@NatalieGermanosFollowJust woke up to see awful news Andrew Symonds came to work with us a few years ago and what a wonderful warm person he was. Fun to work with and brought an amazing energy Thoughts and strength to all his family, friends, teammates and to Australian cricket #RIPRoy 😢 😔
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Jodie HawkinsJodie Hawkins
@JodesHawkoFollowSeriously, that’s enough 2022. That’s enough. #RIPRoy
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Bharat SundaresanBharat Sundaresan
@beastieboy07FollowAndrew Symonds played cricket the way it should be played, enjoying every moment on the field & providing even more enjoyment for those watching him play. He’d just started doing the same in the commentary box. Another terrible loss to the cricket world #RIPRoy
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Viren RasquinhaViren Rasquinha
@virenrasquinhaFollowWaking up to the scarcely believable news of the death of Aussie cricketer Andrew Symonds in a car accident. Massive loss for world cricket. First Dean Jones, then Rod Marsh, then Shane Warne and now Symonds 😢 RIP and prayers for his family
15 May 2022