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

Born in Birmingham but raised in Australia, Symonds played county cricket in the UK for Gloucestershire, Kent, Lancashire and Surrey.