Tom Maynard, Surrey Cricketer, Found Dead At London Underground Station

Surrey Cricket Club have confirmed that Tom Maynard has been found dead at a London Underground Station. The 23-year-old Batsman was struck by a district line train at Wimbledon Station earlier today, according to the British Transport police. Media reports claim the police are allegedly treating his death as a suicide though we must stress that this has not yet been confirmed. Maynard, originally from Cardiff, had just played for his country on Sunday in the t20 game against Kent. He joined Surrey at the start of last season having come through the ranks at Glamorgan. Surrey cricket club said in a statement that Maynard was "an incredibly talented young batsman".

"His future potential was unlimited, with experts both inside and outside the club predicting he would soon follow in the footsteps of his father Matthew by graduating to full England honours," it said.

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."