Andrew Symonds Death: VVS Laxman, Kohli, Shoaib Among Cricketers Mourning 'Shocking' Demise Of Aussie All-Rounder

Cricket fraternity mourned the tragic demise of former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds, who died in a car accident on Saturday night.

 According to the police statement, Symonds, aged 46, died in a car accident on Hervey Range Road near the Alice River Bridge in Queensland, Australia when his car left the road and rolled.

 Former India batter and current National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief VVS Laxman said, "Shocking news to wake up to here in India. Rest in peace, my dear friend. Such tragic news."

Ex India skipper Virat Kohli also offered his condolences as he wrote: "Shocking and saddening to hear of Andrew Symonds passing. May his soul RIP and God give strength to his family in this difficult moment."

As per a Queensland police statement, Symonds was in a single-car crash at about 10:30 pm. Following the information of the accident, paramedics arrived at the scene but could not revive the former Australian cricketer.

Symonds was the only person in the car. This is yet another tragic blow to Australian cricket.

 Symonds is the third Australian cricket legend to suddenly pass away this year following the tragic deaths of Shane Warne and Rod Marsh in March.