Andrew Symonds' former Australia team-mates and the rest of the cricketing fraternity expressed their shock of his passing away in a car accident at the age of 46.
If Roy shook your hand you had his word, that's the sort of bloke he was and that's why I always wanted him on my team. An extraordinary player and even better human being. Can't believe he's gone. Thoughts are with his family at this time. pic.twitter.com/7r7FiK1CzK
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) May 15, 2022
We exchanged messages just hours ago... what's really going on? Baffled and heartbroken! How could we lose another iconic figure in our sport so soon RIP Roy
— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) May 15, 2022
Condolences to Andrew's family and close friends.#unfairAndrew Symond's demise is shocking news for all of us to absorb. 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.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 15, 2022
May his soul rest in peace, condolences to his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/QnUTEZBbsDHave had the privilege to work with some "big names" in the IPL,as well as a couple of "big characters ". Andrew Symmonds was a fierce competitor and generous teammate. Arguably the greatest all-round fielder ever, on top of his contribution with both bat n ball. #RIPRoy pic.twitter.com/fhDDDIRWD1
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) May 15, 2022Look after yourself up there great man, I am, loved him so much and our thoughts are with the family at this time. Hug your loved ones xx #RIPRoy pic.twitter.com/1nWupFBqOK
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) May 15, 2022What is happening in the worldâ¦.I can't believe it. Wake up to find another amazing cricketer Andrew Symonds has been lost too soon. for his family and friends. Not sure Australian cricket fraternity can take much more #RIPRoy
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) May 15, 2022— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) May 14, 2022Think of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you. That's Roy.
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) May 15, 2022Heartbroken!! RIP Roypic.twitter.com/0WVlkuhI38
— Ashleigh Gardner (@akgardner97) May 14, 2022Can't believe what I've just woken up to
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) May 15, 2022
Thinking of his family, his teammates and everyone in the cricket community. We've lost another one of our hero's #RIPRoyHorrendous news to wake up to.
— Jason Gillespie (@dizzy259) May 14, 2022
Utterly devastated. We are all gonna miss you mate.#RIPRoyThis is so devastating
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) May 14, 2022
Roy was So much fun to be around
Our Thoughts are with Symonds family #RIPRoyShocked to hear about the sudden demise of Andrew Symonds. Gone too soon. Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Prayers for the departed soul#RIPSymonds
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 15, 2022Heartbreaking. Aussie cricket losing another hero.
— Michael Bevan (@mbevan12) May 15, 2022
Stunned. Co-team members 2003 World Cup. Amazing talent.
RIP SIMMOToday I have lost my closest man.
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) May 15, 2022
You were just not a colleague
My family, my man
My symonds uncle I will miss you terribly
RIP pic.twitter.com/5BvliutC8fShocking news to wake up to here in India. Rest in peace my dear friend. Such tragic news pic.twitter.com/pBWEqVO6IY
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 15, 2022Unbelievable. #RIPRoy
— Anthony Ireland (@antireland88) May 15, 2022
Have a nice cold one with Warnie up there mate!!To my good friend and teammate, we have so many memories together. As a young player, I learnt a fair bit alongside you. You were always so great to be around, In shock and gutted. RIP Symmo pic.twitter.com/kaYOufOH2J
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) May 15, 2022Always a magnanimous presence in the field. Never imagined you'd go so early. Sad beyond words on hearing about Andrew Symonds passing away in a car accident. World cricket will always remember you. #AndrewSymonds pic.twitter.com/9Eczy9M1F4
— Ahmad Shahzad (@iamAhmadshahzad) May 15, 2022Oh no #Roy such a pure man,so genuine,so earthy,LUVED t land, fishing,so humble!G, another brother leaves us #rip,t world is poorer with your passing mate.I always felt better for being in your company, a rare gift that u had,it was always abt others,not u luv & respect mate
— Greg Matthews (@GregMomatthews) May 15, 2022Horrible way to wake up on a Sunday morning!! One powerful player i played against! Gone way to soon You'll be missed by the entire cricket fraternity. Rest In Peace legend #RIPRoy pic.twitter.com/VhOJkxTV6w
— Farveez Maharoof (@farveezmaharoof) May 15, 2022