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Andrew Symonds (Cricketer) Biography, Age, Death, Affairs, Wife, Children Family, Facts, Wiki & More

Updated On : May 15, 2022

Short Biography

Andrew Symonds was born on 09-06-1975 in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. He was an Australian Cricket Player & Cricket Commentator who played for the Australian Men's National Cricket Team as a batter and all-rounder from 1998 to 2009. He also participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss Season-5 in 2011-2012.

Other Name: Symo, Roy, Symonds, Andrew
Other Professions: Cricket Commentator Television Personality

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Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

Andrew Symonds died at the age of 46 in a car accident on 14-05-2022 in Hervey Range, the large mountain area of Townsville in the state of Queensland, Australia.

DEATHDAY 14 May,2022 (Tuesday)
DEATH PLACE Hervey Range, Townsville, Queensland
DEATH COUNTRY Australia

Cricket Australia pays tribute to Andrew Symonds by sharing some memorable moments

The International Cricket Council (ICC) shared the moments of the Cricket World Cup 2003 and pays the tribute to Andrew Symonds

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar pays the tribute to Andrew Symonds and condolences to his family

Andrew Symonds Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Ken Symonds
Mother Barbara Symonds
Siblings Louise Symonds, Two more (Name Not Known)
Ex-wife Brooke Symonds (2004-2005)
Wife Laura
Son Billy Symonds
Daughter Chloe Symonds

He was an adoptive child of Ken Symonds and Barbara Symonds. He had three siblings including Louise Symonds. Louise also was an adoptive child of Ken and Barbara and has worked in the American television series Gladiators. He was married to Brooke Symonds in 2004 and got divorced in 2005. He then starts dating Laura and married her in 2014. He had a son named Billy Symonds and a daughter named Chloe Symonds.

Life's Important Dates Of Andrew Symonds

Body Measurements

Chest Size 44
Biceps Size 16
Waist Size 34
Skin Colour Wheatish
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia
Nationality Australian
Religion Christianity
Address Queensland, Australia
School All Saints Anglican School, Merrimac, Queensland
College Ballarat Clarendon College, Newington, Victoria
Qualification Graduate
Hobbies Fishing, Swimming
Marital Status Married
Debut ODI - 10-11-1998 vs Pakistan
Test - 08-03-2004 vs Sri Lanka
T20I - 17-02-2005 vs New Zealand
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N/A
Batting Style Right-handed
Bowling Style Of Break Right-arm
Right-arm Medium
Playing Role All-rounder
Batter

Favourites

Favorite Color Blue, Navy Blue
Favorite Sport Cricket, Golf
Favorite Place Italy
Favorite Dress Suits
Favorite Food Sea Food

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Andrew Symonds

  • His nickname was Symo shortened from the name Symonds.
  • He was also called Roy, which was shortened from the name Leroy, given by his coach, who believed that he resembled Leroy Loggins, a former basketball player.
  • He played domestic cricket for the Queensland State Team from 1994 to 2002.
  • He also played for English counties named Gloucestershire, Lancashire, Kent, and Surrey in his cricket career.
  • He played IPL matches for Deccan Chargers Hyderabad, Mongoose Cricket Bat & Mumbai Indians.
  • He made his international cricket debut in the One Day International (ODI) on 10-11-1998 against Pakistan.
  • He took retirement from all cricket forms on 16-02-2012 to concentrate on his family.
  • He was married twice, first with Brooke Symonds from 2004 to 2005 and second with Laura from 2014 to till his death.

Andrew Symonds Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Andrew Symonds was 46 years 11 months & 5 days old age.