To a generation of 21st-century cricket fans, Andrew Symonds was a real‑life action hero. He had Superman’s physique, Batman’s mystery, the Hulk’s power and the Flash’s agility. Little wonder cricket‑mad kids worshipped him across three decades. With a few swings of his bat, an over of crafty medium pace or off-spin, or a spectacular leap, dive and throw in the field, Symonds could turn a game on its head.
He was a gifted athlete, a born entertainer and a reluctant celebrity. Most of all, he was a true all‑rounder, on and off the field. The news of his death is tragic. He leaves behind a wife, two children and a legacy of greatness.
