ANDREW SYMONDS: FORMER AUSTRALIA CRICKETER DIES AGED 46 IN CAR CRASH — BBC Sport
Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds has died aged 46 after being involved in a car crash. The all-rounder played 26 Tests, 198 one-day internationals and 14 Twenty20s for Australia between 1998 and 2009. A powerful batter, canny bowler and fine fielder, Symonds was part of two 50-over World Cup wins and Australia’s Ashes victory over England in 2006–07. Queensland police said early information indicated Symonds’ car “left the roadway and rolled.” His wife Laura told the Brisbane Courier Mail: “We are still in shock — I’m just thinking of the two kids.” Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said: “Andrew was a much-loved and admired cricketer in Australia and around the world. He will be sadly missed.” His passing is another significant loss for Australian cricket, following the deaths of former wicketkeeper Rod Marsh and legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne earlier this year.
JOFRA ARCHER TO MISS ENTIRE ENGLAND SUMMER WITH BACK INJURY — BBC Sport
England fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss the entire season after suffering a stress fracture of the lower back. It is another setback for the 27-year-old, who has not played since last July following two elbow operations. Archer was on track in his recovery and hoping to play domestic cricket this month, only to feel soreness in his back last week. He is also set to miss the T20 World Cup in Australia this autumn, with no timeframe set for his return. Called up just before the 2019 World Cup, he memorably bowled the ‘super over’ that helped England triumph in the final against New Zealand at Lord’s. He has played 13 Tests, 17 one-dayers and 12 T20s for England, taking 86 international wickets.