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It has been the biggest tragedy for Australian cricket fans for the past one month. Because Shane Warne, the world record holder who changed the grammar of spin bowling and brought many new evolutions and took 1001 wickets, died of a heart attack last March at the age of 50. Last week before the end of that tragedy, another legendary all-rounder Andrew Symonds passed away at the age of 46 in a car accident that shocked not only Australians but fans around the world as well as former players and legends. Many former players and fans mourned his death, including Sachin Tendulkar.
He made his international debut for Australia in 1998 and served as an all-rounder and black horse to win the Ricky Ponting-led Australia 2 World Cup in 2003 and 2007. Because he scored 515 runs in 13 World Cups at an average of 103.00, Australia won all 13 of his matches.
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Misconception:
Such was the view among the majority that he was rude as he was naturally rugged and plastered with white plaster on the lips that could be braided to look natural. As it turned out, he was forcibly deported early in the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup for drinking and misbehaving.
He also played under the captaincy of Michael Clarke during the one-day series against Bangladesh in 2008. He canceled the training team meeting and went back to his favorite fishing job. On the other hand, the clash between Indian batsman Harbhajan Singh and himself in the 2008 Border-Gavaskar Test in Sydney is still a black spot in the history of cricket. So it is arguable that intoxicants of choice runs the taste in Indian cuisine.
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To get it misunderstood:
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said that everyone looked at him from the wrong angle and misunderstood him. But in fact he is praised as a good-natured man. He spoke about this in a recent interview as follows. “Andrew Simons is a misunderstood character. He has a good heart that you can trust and accept as a friend. Unfortunately a few controversies in his cricket career caused a false image. I miss him so much. He’s a great man and we both spent a lot of time together ”
A tribute to Andrew Symonds and his contributions towards Australian cricket & the sport in general. Also his role in bringing back cricket to Pakistan. Also our on field fun tussles. You will be missed buddy.
Full video: https://t.co/mBTnqRiwCq pic.twitter.com/EatEdgpPxY
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) May 15, 2022
“I, Shane Warne, Andrew Simons, Sachin Tendulkar and Shaun Pollack were all together in the United States in 2015. In those times we were all very happy and fun as friends. I even shared the video on my social media page. ”
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The All-Star Cricket T20 Series was held in 2015 in the United States with the participation of retired legendary players. The 2 teams led by Sachin and Warne were attended by many greats like Sehwag, Shoaib Akhtar, Andrew Symonds. Shoaib Akhtar recalled that during the series, everyone was as happy as the same countrymen.
Memorable interaction during USA trip in 2015. I was playing for @sachin_rt and Symonds was playing for @ShaneWarne.
Its so hard to digest that him & warnie are both not with us anymore.
Symonds said “i will hit you straight into that screen that there will be fireworks in it” pic.twitter.com/Benqcrt61F— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) May 16, 2022
As we mourn the loss of former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, we take a look back to his tremendous 143* against Pakistan at the 2003 World Cup.#RIPRoy pic.twitter.com/oyoH7idzkb
— ICC (@ICC) May 15, 2022
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Strange in 2003:
Despite Andrew Simons’ best performances, Australia’s 143 * off 125 balls against Wasim Akram, Walker Younis and Shoaib Akhtar when Australia were bowled out for 146/5 against Pakistan in the 2003 ICC World Cup in South Africa. So Australia lost to Pakistan by 82 runs and then won the trophy.
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Shoaib Akhtar recalled that excellent innings as follows. “I remember him beating us at the 2003 World Cup. Arriving too late he hit us in all directions of the field. We could not say any answer against his batting. He won that match alone and stopped our winning streak at the 2003 World Cup. ”
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