Harbhajan Singh paid a heartfelt tribute to Andrew Symonds© AFP
Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds was killed in a car accident late Saturday night and the cricket club is still reeling from the news. Known as a team man, Symonds saved Australia on many occasions and went on to play 26 Tests, 14 T20Is and 198 ODIs. The right-handed batter can change the complexion of the game with the bat, the ball or in the field. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh paid a heartfelt tribute to the Australian ahead of the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans.
Speaking on Star Sports before the match, Harbhajan said: “Well, of course we have a lot of history. Thanks to IPL and Mumbai Indians for bringing us both together in one locker room. Once I got to know him, such a lovely person he was. We became really good friends, we laughed, shared a lot of stories and he was someone I could call at 2:30 in the morning and say ‘hey mate, what are you up to? Let’s meet up’ and he would be there be ready. I was so shocked when I woke up in the morning and saw my phone, I was devastated to see Andrew is gone.”
“I still can’t believe such a strong guy. Whatever happened, it’s very sad. My condolences to his family, friends and everyone. It’s a loss to all of us, he left us and true you too are mate, rest in peace and you will be missed,” he continued.
Symonds was a gun fielder and batters were always careful on a fast run when he was around. Symonds was a crucial member of Australia’s 50-over World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007.
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The right-handed batter has represented Queensland for 17 seasons in domestic cricket and speaking of County, he has represented Gloucestershire, Kent, Lancashire and Surrey.
In the Indian Premier League, Symonds played for the Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians. Symonds played his first international match (ODI) in 1998, but had to wait another six years to play a test match.
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