Andrew Symonds death: Mate and former Queensland teammate Jimmy Maher breaks down in TV tribute

Emotional moment Andrew Symonds’ grief-stricken best mate breaks down on live TV while saying ‘he always had your back’ – before Karl Stefanovic shuts the interview down: ‘Let’s leave it there. Stay tough mate’

• Close mate and former state/national teammate remembered Andrew Symonds
• Jimmy Maher travelled to Townsville to support Symonds’ heartbroken family
• Pair first played together in the under-10s before going cricket ranks together
• Described Symonds as loyal friend who had your back in emotional tribute 

By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 19:46 EDT, 16 May 2022 | Updated: 20:23 EDT, 16 May 2022