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Remembering Roy: When emotional Symonds hugged Harbhajan three years after 'Monkeygate'
Andrew Symonds never got a proper closure in the Monkeygate episode. It was the Australian cricket establishment of the time that had hung him dry and he was never the same man again.
As the cricket fraternity comes to terms with a tragedy of Herculean proportions, it won’t be a bad idea to look at Symonds’ relationship with Indian cricket.
Symonds deserved to be in that elite league of revered Aussie players and that summer of IPL that he spent in Mumbai Indians after three seasons with Deccan Chargers showed that he was trying his bit to shed the baggage of ‘Monkeygate’ and be a part of the mix. It wasn’t easy knowing that Harbhajan Singh was a part of the team but old timers who were part of MI set-up remember that both the protagonists of one of cricket’s most controversial episodes, were thoroughly professional. "While Bhajji and Symmo played against each other at the international level and in IPL but everyone was sceptical as to how they would adjust with such a history between them," former MI player said. (PTI)
CSK and GT players wear black armbands as mark of respect for Symonds during IPL game
Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans players wore black armbands as mark of respect for former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who died in a car accident, during their IPL game here on Sunday.
The flamboyant all-rounder died on Saturday night. He was 46 and is survived by his wife and two young children.
Symonds played in the IPL for now-defunct Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians in the final stages of his career. Playing for the Chargers, he had slammed a 53-ball 117 not out against Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural edition in 2008. (PTI)
Mumbai Indians share memories of Symonds' exploits for the franchise
Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians have shared their memories with Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who died in a car crash in Queensland on Saturday at 46 years of age.
Symonds played a starring role in Australia's 2003 and 2007 World Cup wins and was a mainstay in the ODI side under Ricky Ponting's captaincy. Aggressive and flamboyant, Symonds was tailor-made for the T20 format and was involved in the IPL from its inaugural season.
Roy, as he was fondly called, represented Australia in all formats from 1998 to 2009 and earned the reputation of being a player who always gave it his all with the bat, with the ball and on the field.
Hindi film celebs pay tributes to 'one of the cricket's finest' Andrew Symonds
The sudden demise of Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds has left sports lovers from across the globe shocked, including Bollywood film stars Sanjay Dutt, Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal, who remembered the all-rounder for his passion for the game.
Symonds, who was lovingly known as 'Roy', died at the age of 46 in a car accident on Saturday night in Queensland. The cricketer is survived by his wife and two children.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Roy's death
England's Jason Roy paid tribute to the late Aussie cricketer
One of the best entertainers in his days: Former India team opener Virender Sehwag
I am lost for words, says Australia batter David Warner
Former skipper Ricky Ponting pays tribute to 'extraordinary player' Symonds
Symonds -- nicknamed "Roy" -- played 26 Tests and 198 50-over games for Australia in an international career spanning more than a decade, from 1998 until 2009.
A pivotal member of Australia's 2003 and 2007 ODI World Cup-winning sides, Symonds took 133 wickets and scored 5,088 runs at an average of 39.75 in that format.
He passed three figures six times in the 50-over game and fifty on 30 more occasions, with a top score of 156 against New Zealand in 2005.
Shocking and saddening: Virat Kohli on Symonds' passing
Lose my closest man today: Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal
Have fond memories of time spent together in MI: Sachin Tendulkar on the late cricketer
Former India batter V V S Laxman on Symonds' death
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla tweeted on the late cricketer's demise
Andrew was a generational talent: Cricket Australia chairman Lachlan Henderson
"Australian cricket has lost another of its very best," Cricket Australia chairman Lachlan Henderson said in a statement.
"Andrew was a generational talent who was instrumental in Australia's success at World Cups and as part of Queensland's rich cricket history.
"He was a cult figure to many who was treasured by his fans and friends," he added.
Symonds' fatal crash comes just months after the deaths of fellow Australian greats Warne and Marsh, who both died unexpectedly from heart attacks.
Lost another one of our heroes: Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell
Greatest all-round fielder ever: Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes
I am heartbroken: Former Australia team cricketer and coach Darren Lehmann
'Tragic news to wake up to', shares Sanjay Manjrekar on Twitter
India cricketer Robin Uthappa extended his condolences to the late cricketer
Former India cricketer and head coach Anil Kumble expressed condolences to the Symonds' family
Gone too soon: Harbhajan Singh on Symonds' demise
India spinner Harbhajan Singh, who was involved in one of the biggest on-field controversies that threatened to spoil the relationship between the Australian and India cricket boards, on Sunday paid his tribute to legendary all-rounder Andrew Symonds who was killed in a car crash in Queensland on Saturday.