Australian cricket great Andrew Symonds dies aged 46

Police have confirmed the death of the 46-year-old following a single car crash in Hervey Range, Australia

Australian cricket great Andrew Symonds has died aged 46.

A police statement confirmed the all-rounder was involved in a single-car accident on Saturday night in Hervey Range, which is 50 kilometres from Symonds’ home in Townsville.

“Early information indicates, shortly after 11pm the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled,” the statement read, per Cricket Australia.

“Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.”

It’s added that according to a News Corp report, Symonds’ death was confirmed by a statement from his family in which they “appreciated peoples’ sympathy and best wishes, and asked that their privacy be respected.”

Symonds was among the most gifted and game-changing cricketers of his generation, making significant contributions for Australia with the red and white ball.

The all-rounder produced some memorable moments in his 26-Test career, including blistering hundreds against England and India.

But it was on the one-day international stage where he really thrived, turning out 198 times for Australia in an 11-year career and playing a part in two World Cup-winning efforts.

Symonds scored six centuries and 30 half-centuries in 50-over international cricket, while his medium pace and off-break bowling also gave the team versatility in their attack. He was also one of the most effective fielders in the game at his peak.

Symonds’ death follows that of other Australian cricket legends Shane Warne and Rod Marsh, who both died in March this year.