UK cricketer Tom Maynard hit by train dies

SURREY'S Tom Maynard, one of England's most promising batsmen, has died at the age of 23, the county said today.

Maynard was killed after being struck by a London Underground train in the early hours of this morning.

In a statement, Surrey said Maynard, the son of former Glamorgan and England batsman Matthew Maynard, was "an incredibly talented young batsman".

British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed a 23-year-old man, named locally as Maynard, had been hit by a train early this morning.

A BTP spokesman said: "BTP officers were called to the line near Wimbledon Park London Underground station today, 18 June after a man was struck by a District line train.

"The incident was reported to BTP at 5.03am (local time) and was also attended by Metropolitan Police officers.


"London Ambulance Service medics attended but the man, believed to be 23 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The incident was reported to BTP at 5.03am and is currently being treated as non-suspicious.

"A file will be prepared for the coroner."