New Delhi, May 15 : “Think of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you.Thats Roy.” These words tweeted by Adam Gilchrist about Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who lost his life in a car crash late on Saturday, best expressed the sentiments of the cricketing world over the passing of a well-loved cricketer.
Gilchrist was joined by Symonds’s other ICC World Cup 2003 squad mates — fast bowler Jason Gillespie and opening batter Matthew Hayden — who took to Twitter to express shock and dismay.
“Heartbreaking,” Bevan said in his reaction to the death of the Queenslander.”Aussie cricket losing another hero.Stunned.Amazing talent.” Gillespie tweeted: “Horrendous news to wake up to.Utterly devastated.We are all gonna miss you mate.”
Former Australian Test cricketer and commentator Damen Fleming said: “This is so devastating.Roy was so much fun to be around.”
In our part of the world, former Test cricketer VVS Laxman reacted by saying: “Shocking news to wake up to here in India.Rest in peace my dear friend.Such tragic news.”
From the other side of the border, Pakistan’s Shoaib Akhtar tweeted: “Devastated 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.”
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