VVS Laxman recently tweeted about Andrew Symonds’ death, expressing regret and bidding farewell to one of his international cricket pals who died far too young. However, VVS Laxman’s admirers have advised him to delete the tweet because it was an honest error.
Andrew Symonds, the former Australian all-rounder, has died in a car accident, in what can only be described as devastating news.
VVS Laxman tweets the wrong emoji in Andrew Symonds tribute tweet
Andrew Symonds died in a car accident on Sunday. The news stunned the cricket world, and a number of cricketers took to Twitter to express their sorrow.
The accident occurred on the outskirts of Townsville (May 15). Symonds left behind a wife and two children, Chloe and Billy, when he died at the age of 46.
Several players paid tribute to the former Australian cricketer after learning of his death over the weekend. However, many people demanded that former India batsman VVS Laxman delete his tweet about Symonds.
The right-handed batsman, who knew Symonds well, had posted an emotional tribute to the Australian all-rounder on social media. “Shocking news to wake up to here in India. Rest in peace my dear friend. Such tragic news”, tweeted Laxman. He ended his post with a heartbreak emoji and a crying emoji.
Shocking 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, 2022
The former India batter was unaware that the crying emoji he chose was inappropriate for the message and was instead meant to represent happy tears. The error was quickly noticed by fans. Many people asked the former cricketer to remove the post.
@VVSLaxman281 Sir please change this emoji 🥲, I don't think its suitable for this heart breaking shocking news
🙏🙏
— SecularKing_Aurangzeb🇮🇳 (@A03719692) May 15, 2022
Wrong selection of emogi "🥲"
— The Godfather (@imsudhir_s) May 15, 2022
Laxman later apologized for using the incorrect emoji.
Apologies for the erroneous emoji! Meant to have put out 🥺
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 15, 2022
Symonds’ family confirmed his passing and thanked everyone for their wishes. They also requested privacy during these difficult times.
Symonds, who first represented his country in 1998, rapidly established himself as a regular member of the team. He was also instrumental in Australia’s World Cup triumphs in 2003 and 2007.
He scored over 7000 runs and took over 150 wickets in 26 Tests, 198 One-Day Internationals, and 14 Twenty-20 Internationals. He made his final international appearance in 2009.
