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Tom Maynard Obituary
Maynard's county side, Surrey, didn't disclose the cause of death but police said a 23-year-old man was pronounced dead by London Ambulance Service medics following an incident at an underground station in Wimbledon, south London, just after 5 a.m. local time (0400 GMT).
"The incident is currently being treated as non-suspicious," British Transport Police said.
Maynard, who was the son of former England batsman Matthew Maynard, played for Surrey on Sunday in a Twenty20 match against Kent at Beckenham.
He never played for England but was a member of the country's second-string Lions team. Many commentators expected him to eventually make the step up to the senior national side.
Surrey chairman Richard Thompson described Maynard as a "prodigiously talented yo ung batsman who ... was clearly destined for far greater things."
"There is a profound sense of loss at the passing of Tom," Thompson said. "To lose anybody at such a young age is an utterly senseless tragedy."
Maynard joined Surrey from fellow county side Glamorgan, and scored his first century at county level in 2011.
"Tom was a player of enormous potential who had already represented England Lions and had an exciting future ahead of him," said Giles Clarke, chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board. "Our hearts go out to the Maynard family for their tragic loss and we send them and all Tom's many friends and colleagues within the game our deepest sympathies."
As a mark of respect to Maynard, Surrey called off its Twenty20 game against the Hampshire Royals scheduled to be played Wednesday.
Current and former cricketers took to Twitter to send their condolences.
"Tragic news that a great lad, Tom Maynard is no longer with us. All my thoughts are with his family at this awful time x x" former England captain Andrew Flintoff tweeted.
Another former England captain, Michael Vaughan, added on Twitter: "Thoughts are with Matt Maynard and his family.. Words can't describe the terribly sad news that Tom Maynard has died aged 23... (hash)RIPTOM"
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Ross Owens
June 30, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. Been a huge fan of tom's since watching him score a hundred at colwyn bay, a special cricketer who will be sorely missed. God bless the maynard family x
Angela
June 29, 2012
I am sending my condolences and may special memories of Tom bring you comfort at this time. God will soon wipe out every tear and death, mourning, outcry and pain will be no more. Thinking of the family.
Kerry
June 26, 2012
May God be with the family and friends during this horrible time. What a beautiful boy. I will be praying for you all!
June 22, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy to Tom's family & friends....so very sad...so very young. May he rest in eternal peace with our loving Savior! God bless all!
Paul Margiotta
June 21, 2012
Words cannot describe the sadness I feel. I never saw Tom play cricket not even on TV, but ever since his debut I have kept an eye on his progress as I remember his dad playing. Such a unnecessary loss of a talented player. My thoughts are with the Maynard family.
Leigh Jakeman
June 20, 2012
I always admired Matthew, what a terrible thing to happen,May God bless you and your family during this time and always
T B
June 20, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of his death. Codolences to his family and may the Lord watch over you at this time of trajedy.
Charlie
June 19, 2012
A wonderful young cricketer - thank you for the entertainment - not just your talent but the way you played the game - with passion and flair. I am very upset but even more saddened for your family and friends. RIP Tom.
jill
June 18, 2012
his family is in my thoughts and prayers.
a,m
June 18, 2012
with deep sorrow jonn 5:28,29
friend
June 18, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Annette
June 18, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Friend
June 18, 2012
He will live in your heart forever
S Johnson
June 18, 2012
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
By Lamaretta Simmons
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