Cricket World Pay Tribute To Andrew Symonds

Andrew Symonds' sudden death triggered an outpouring of emotional tributes in the cricketing world with a host of past and present players, including his Australian teammates and international stars, expressing shock and disbelief at the tragic news.

From former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist and pacer Jason Gillespie to India's Harbhajan Singh and Sachin Tendulkar, tributes poured in for the flamboyant all-rounder, who died in a car accident on Saturday night in Queensland.

Symonds, who was lovingly known as 'Roy', was 46 and is survived by his wife and two young children.

"Think of your most loyal, fun, loving friend who would do anything for you.

That's Roy," Gilchrist, who was part of the World Cup 2003 squad, wrote on his Twitter handle.

"This really hurts."