Symonds was 46 and was involved in an accident outside Townsville where he lived in retirement.

In a statement, Queensland police said: "Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, around 50 kilometres from Townsville that's taken the life of a 46-year-old man last night.

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.

Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries."

Symonds was a two-time World Cup winner during both of Australia's undefeated title runs in 2003 and 2007 as well as a key member of the Test side in the mid-2000s. His death is the third one of an Australian cricketer in 2022, following the passing of Shane Warne and Rodney Marsh in the first week of March.

"Australian cricket has lost another of its very best," Cricket Australia chairman Lachlan Henderson said. "Andrew was a generational talent who was instrumental in Australia's success at World Cups and as part of Queensland's rich cricket history.

"He was a cult figure to many who was treasured by his fans and friends. On behalf of Australian cricket our deepest sympathies are with Andrew's family, team-mates, and friends."

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