News about Andrew Symonds

Alyssa Healy, the Australian cricket superstar, has put her body on the line to prevent a man who ran into the field when her team took on the Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru on Wednesday night. The incident will bring back fond memories of Sam Kerr (bottom right) and Andrew Symonds' (top right) no-nonsense approach to combating pitch invaders.

A streaker got more than he bargained for during a grade cricket final in tropical north Queensland after getting tackled by a fan in scenes reminiscent of the great Andrew Symonds

David Warner may be stepping down from Test and ODI cricket, but he'll still have a lot to juggle as he transitions from being a cameraman to being behind the microphone as a commentator.

Henry Olonga, a former Zimbabwe cricketer, has shed light on his premature death of Heath Streak. He had three separate sources inform him that the former cricketer had died before. Following Olonga's death of cancer on Wednesday, the cricketing world was left stunned. Streak's astonishing U-turn revealed that he was still alive. On Facebook, Olonga first learned of Stetch's death before attempting to contact the former Test cricket player and his family.

Aussie Ashes hopeful Sean Abbott has paid tribute to the late, great Andrew Symonds after equaling his fastest even century in the English T20 Blast competition

As the 100-Test veteran prepares for life beyond the picket fence, Australian cricket superstar David Warner plays a new role. The 36-year-old opener, who put on a spectacular double century on the Boxing Day Test, is facing off a long line of poor form in a short period of time.'

The Big Bash League kicked off on Tuesday night, with Adam Gilchrist paying a scathing respect to late Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds. The spin king died in March at the age of 52 while on holiday in Thailand, but Symonds died in a car crash in Townsville two months later. Both were regulars on Fox Cricket's coverage of the BBL and would have been a member of the commentary team this season.

Will (left) of Andrew Symonds was visibly emotional as he cut the ribbon at a Townsville grandstand (right) named in honor of his late father. The grandstand at the local Riverway Stadium would be named the Andrew 'Roy' Symonds grandstand in honor of the late cricketer, according to Townsville City Council. Will, who was on television, expressed his sorrow for his father's death.' "Take me to the cricket nets near here, and we spent a long time showing me how to play," said Will.

As Australia lifted a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first ODI of a three-match series in Townsville, Cameron Green claimed his maiden five-wicket haul before Glenn Maxwell smashed a brutal 32 off nine balls. Fans and players paid their respects to late Andrew Symonds, who died in a car crash near Townsville in May.

On Sunday afternoon, there were emotional scenes in Townsville as the late cricket legend Andrew Symonds' family paid their respect to his beloved blue cattle dogs ahead of Australia's ODI against Zimbabwe. Chloe (left) and Billy (top right) were among the many tributes paid to the beloved cricketer by the Symonds' estranged wife Laura Vidmar, and Symonds' sister Louise, mother Barbara, dogs Buzz and Woody, and best friend Jimmy Maher (bottom right).

At Wednesday's one-day international versus Zimbabwe in Townsville, Andrew Symonds' family, as well as his two blue heeler dogs Buzz and Woody, will pay their respects to the Australian cricket legend (pictured left). Symonds, a former all-rounder, died on May 14 after a single car crash. On his home patch, cricket Australia coach Andrew McDonald said it would be fitting to commemorate one of Queensland's best cricketers.

Following Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds' deaths this year, a number of Australia's best ever cricketers met up for an emotional reunion last weekend (both pictured inset). The event was hosted by Ricky Ponting, with Justin Langer, Matt Hayden, Brett Lee, Shane Watson, and Adam Gilchrist (pictured front) attending.

Just days before he was discovered dead, Paul Green's best friend revealed their devastating final talk, with the former NRL coach saying: 'we need to catch up.' The best mate of Paul Green has revealed their devastating final talk, with the legendary coaching text advising him just days before, "we need to catch up." The death of the legendary NRL figure, who coached the North Queensland Cowboys to their maiden premiership in 2016, has brought the footy world into disarray and mourning. A post-mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of death. Many close to the ex-Cronulla man were devastated, but there was no indication that he was ill. Laurence Lancini, the 49-year-old's chairman, said he is a 'broken man' after finding out the 49-year-old had been calling him to meet up just three days before. This is so sad.' I'm a wounded man. Lancini wrote, "I can't believe this has happened." 'I had just talked to Paul just three days before, and he said we should get up for a beer.'

Paul Green and Andrew Symonds, both townsville sporting icons and good friends, will be forever linked by their tragic deaths only three months apart - but the pair were also a dynamite pair on cricket fields and fishing boats. Green, the North Queensland Cowboys' head coach, died on Thursday at his Brisbane home at the age of 49, while Symonds died after a car accident in May.

On Thursday, the 49-year-old boy was discovered unresponsive at his Brisbane home. A post-mortem will be carried out to determine his cause of death. Jed's son Jed was nine years old just one day before his father's death. On Thursday afternoon, his family released a statement describing Green as a 'devoted husband, loving father, and a special brother and son.' We can't find the words that would come close to expressing our emotions, but we want to thank those who have reached out with their love and help.'

Green was discovered dead at his Brisbane home on Thursday, bringing the footy world into disarray. The ex-Cowboys coach says he had no signs he was sick, and he was in Sydney for a Cronulla Sharks reunion last weekend. After a stellar career in which he played for and taught Queensland, Green left his wife Amanda and children Jed and Emerson to lead the North Queensland Cowboys to their first premiership in 2015.

Queensland Police have broken silence on the sudden death of NRL legend Paul Green, who died at his Brisbane home on Thursday at the age of 49. Just after 10 a.m. on Thursday, police were alerted to a home in Wynnum, Brisbane's east, shortly after a 49-year-old man was discovered dead. The man was declared dead by emergency personnel a short time later, according to a police spokeswoman, who denied there were no suspicious reasons. A post-mortem will be done to determine the cause of his sudden death.

Paul Green, a former NRL legend, expressed his "greatest aspiration" before being discovered dead in his Brisbane home on Thursday morning, a year after he resigned from the North Queensland Cowboys. Green said in a 2021 interview: "I'm born and bred, so I'm sure coaching the Broncos would be a huge dream." I'm hoping that it's down the track.'

On Thursday, Paul Green's last public appearance came just days before his tragic death on Thursday, smiling and waving with former colleagues at Cronulla's Old Boys Day. The death of the legendary NRL figure, who received one of the sport's highest accolades as a player when he received the Rothmans Medal in 1995, has sent the footy world into dismay and remembrance. A post-mortem will be carried out to determine his cause of death. Many close to the former Sharks' appearance on PointsBet Stadium are devastated and say there were no signs that he was sick. Green told Sharks ground announcer Dane Wheeler, 'It's great to be back.' It's been a wonderful night, great crowd, and the weather is perfect for Shark Park, so let's hope the footy is excellent.' I've had a lot of good memories and it's been fun to catch up with all the old boys today,' a lot of laughs and a lot of work by the club.'