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Remembering Andrew Symonds

Andrew Symonds' untimely death at the age of 46 has left the cricket world in shock. A talented allrounder known for his six-hitting, Symonds was a driving force during Australia's undefeated runs to the 2003 and 2007 World Cup titles as well as a key member of the Test side in the mid-2000s
Andrew Symonds' untimely death at the age of 46 has left the cricket world in shock. A talented allrounder known for his six-hitting, Symonds was a driving force during Australia's undefeated runs to the 2003 and 2007 World Cup titles as well as a key member of the Test side in the mid-2000s•Getty Images
His initial inconsistency meant he spent five years in and out of the ODI side. But he showed why captain Ricky Ponting insisted on having him in the 2003 World Cup squad with an unbeaten 143 against Pakistan
His initial inconsistency meant he spent five years in and out of the ODI side. But he showed why captain Ricky Ponting insisted on having him in the 2003 World Cup squad with an unbeaten 143 against Pakistan•Getty Images
Symonds soon established himself as a Test cricketer too
Symonds soon established himself as a Test cricketer too•PA Photos/Getty Images
Symonds and Michael Clarke were crucial cogs of the Australian middle order in the 2000s. Symonds' ODI best of 156 came against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in Wellington
Symonds and Michael Clarke were crucial cogs of the Australian middle order in the 2000s. Symonds' ODI best of 156 came against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in Wellington•Getty Images
The 2007-08 season was an eventful one for Symonds, with the high of an unbeaten 162 against India in the first innings at the SCG followed by a lengthy row stemming from allegations that Harbhajan Singh racially abused him
The 2007-08 season was an eventful one for Symonds, with the high of an unbeaten 162 against India in the first innings at the SCG followed by a lengthy row stemming from allegations that Harbhajan Singh racially abused him•Getty Images
He made his mark in the IPL too. In the 2009 season, he scored 249 runs at a strike rate of 150 and picked up seven wickets at an economy rate of 6.66. In the final, he scored a 21-ball 33 and picked up two wickets to take Deccan Chargers to the title
He made his mark in the IPL too. In the 2009 season, he scored 249 runs at a strike rate of 150 and picked up seven wickets at an economy rate of 6.66. In the final, he scored a 21-ball 33 and picked up two wickets to take Deccan Chargers to the title•Indian Premier League
Symonds announced himself early with an unbeaten 68 during the Aiwa Cup in 1999 against India in Galle
Symonds announced himself early with an unbeaten 68 during the Aiwa Cup in 1999 against India in Galle•Hamish Blair/ALLSPORT
He showed his wares in the semi-finals of that World Cup, too, with 91 not out against Sri Lanka. He finished with the fourth-most runs for title-winners Australia, with 326 runs in five innings at an average of 163
He showed his wares in the semi-finals of that World Cup, too, with 91 not out against Sri Lanka. He finished with the fourth-most runs for title-winners Australia, with 326 runs in five innings at an average of 163•Getty Images
He made his Test debut in 2004 against Sri Lanka in Galle. But it wasn't until 2006 that he scored his maiden Test ton, a 156 in Australia's innings win in the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG. He brought up the century with, of course, a six
He made his Test debut in 2004 against Sri Lanka in Galle. But it wasn't until 2006 that he scored his maiden Test ton, a 156 in Australia's innings win in the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG. He brought up the century with, of course, a six•Getty Images
When he was not dishing it out to the bowlers, Symonds was ensuring that streakers didn't go past him on the field
When he was not dishing it out to the bowlers, Symonds was ensuring that streakers didn't go past him on the field•AFP
He also starred for Kent between 1999 and 2004, amassing 3526 runs at an average of 45.20 in 49 red-ball matches for the county. He also picked up 65 wickets in this period. In this picture, Surrey and Kent players observe a minute's silence for Symonds
He also starred for Kent between 1999 and 2004, amassing 3526 runs at an average of 45.20 in 49 red-ball matches for the county. He also picked up 65 wickets in this period. In this picture, Surrey and Kent players observe a minute's silence for Symonds•Kent CCC
He played for Mumbai Indians in 2011 where he was team-mates with Harbhajan. Symonds claimed in 2018 that Harbhajan had apologised to him in private for abusing him during the 2008 Sydney Test
He played for Mumbai Indians in 2011 where he was team-mates with Harbhajan. Symonds claimed in 2018 that Harbhajan had apologised to him in private for abusing him during the 2008 Sydney Test •AFP
Never short on celebration, Symonds and Adam Gilchrist have a ball after the World Cup win in 2003
Never short on celebration, Symonds and Adam Gilchrist have a ball after the World Cup win in 2003•Getty Images
In addition to his big hitting, he was a skillful bowler who bowled both medium pace and offspin. He picked up 165 wickets across formats in international cricket. Ponting leaned on Symonds' all-round prowess and liked the balance the allrounder provided
In addition to his big hitting, he was a skillful bowler who bowled both medium pace and offspin. He picked up 165 wickets across formats in international cricket. Ponting leaned on Symonds' all-round prowess and liked the balance the allrounder provided•AFP
Although he didn't play too many T20Is, he yet again saved his best for New Zealand, scoring 85* in Perth in 2007
Although he didn't play too many T20Is, he yet again saved his best for New Zealand, scoring 85* in Perth in 2007•Getty Images
He also featured in Kent's first-ever T20 match in 2003, smashing 96 not out off 37 balls. In 2004, he achieved the then world record for the quickest T20 century - off 34 balls - against Middlesex
He also featured in Kent's first-ever T20 match in 2003, smashing 96 not out off 37 balls. In 2004, he achieved the then world record for the quickest T20 century - off 34 balls - against Middlesex •PA Photos/Getty Images
After hanging up his boots, Symonds moved into the media and was a regular in the commentary box in Australia
After hanging up his boots, Symonds moved into the media and was a regular in the commentary box in Australia•Getty Images
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