Surrey batsman Maynard dead

Surrey batsman Tom Maynard has died at the age of 23, the club have confirmed.

Maynard, son of former England and Glamorgan batsman Matthew Maynard, died on Monday morning after being struck by a District Line train.

Surrey confirmed Maynard was killed, releasing a statement that read: "Surrey County Cricket Club and the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) can confirm that batsman Tom Maynard has been confirmed dead by the Metropolitan Police."

It is thought that the Cardiff-born player may have been trying to avoid police when he died.

Police officers tried to pull over a black Mercedes, which was being driven "erratically", an hour before Maynard's body was found on the tracks.

As a mark of respect, Surrey's Friends Life Twenty20 game against the Hampshire Royals at the Kia Oval that was scheduled for this Wednesday (June 20th) has been postponed.

Surrey chairman Richard Thompson said: "Our thoughts at this awful time are with Tom's family and friends and all those that were close to him. Tom Maynard was a prodigiously talented young batsman who had made an incredible start to his career and was clearly destined for far greater things. The impact Tom made in such a short period of time for Surrey CCC spoke for itself.

"There is a profound sense of loss at the passing of Tom. To lose anybody at such a young age is an utterly senseless tragedy."

ECB Chairman Giles Clarke said: "This is a very sad day for everyone connected with Surrey County Cricket club and for Glamorgan County Cricket club where Tom spent the early part of his career.

"Tom was a player of enormous potential who had already represented England Lions and had an exciting future ahead of him. 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."