Surrey and England Lions batsman Tom Maynard has died at the age of 23. Maynard's body was found on the rails near Wimbledon Park tube station early yesterday morning.
Maynard had reportedly been pulled over by police for "driving erratically" just an hour before his death. Police said he abandoned his black Mercedes and fled the scene.
Maynard, whose father Matthew Maynard played four Test matches for England, was tipped by many to one day represent his country after an impressive start to his county career.
Surrey Chairman Richard Thompson told the ECB: "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."
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