World cricket mourns

Tributes poured in for Andrew Symonds, who died in a car accident on Saturday night in Queensland

Tributes poured in for the flamboyant all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who died in a car accident on Saturday night in Queensland. Symonds, 46, is survived by his wife and two young children. “Think of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you. That’s Roy,” tweeted Adam Gilchrist.

“Shocked to hear about the sudden demise of Andrew Symonds. Gone too soon. Prayers for the departed soul,” wrote Harbhajan Singh, who was part of the infamous 2008 Sydney Test.

Paying his condolences, Sachin Tendulkar wrote: “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.”

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