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Andrew Symonds' Death: Cricket fraternity mourns the demise of Australia legend

Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist and fast bowler Jason Gillespie - who both played alongside Andrew Symonds at the 2003 World Cup - expressed their dismay at the news. 

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Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds died in a car crash on Saturday night. Symonds, who was 46-year-old was involved in a single-car crash, according to Queensland police. The accident is under investigation. Following the tragic news of the death of Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, the cricketing world bid farewell to one of the most well-liked former stars. Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist and fast bowler Jason Gillespie - who both played alongside Symonds at the 2003 World Cup - expressed their dismay at the news.

Symonds died in Hervey Range, which is locked 50 km west of Townsville in the north of Queensland.  According to Daily Mail, his car left the road and rolled over. "Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries," Queensland Police said on Sunday morning. Symond's wife confirmed his death and thanked everyone for their sympathy and support. Earlier in the month of March, former Australia cricketer and legendary spinner Shane Warne suffered a fatal heart attack while on holiday in Thailand in March.