Matthew Mott: Andrew Symonds came close to playing for England over Australia
Late all-rounder Andrew Symonds “certainly” considered playing for England rather than Australia, his childhood friend Matthew Mott has said.
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Australia bids farewell to Andrew Symonds after car crash tragedy
Andrew Symonds was remembered as a supremely talented cricketer with "a pure heart" at a memorial service on Friday for the Australian former all-rounder who died aged 46. Symonds was killed in a single-vehicle accident in northern Queensland earlier this month, leaving Australian cricket reeling once more following the recent and unexpected deaths of greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. Family, friends, fans and former teammates gathered to celebrate his life at a public memorial service at a stadium in the coastal city of Townsville, where he lived. Former cricketers Ricky Ponting, Allan Border, Adam Gilchrist, Darren Lehmann and Ian Healy turned out for the man affectionately known as 'Roy'. It followed a private funeral where a cricket bat, fishing rod, crab pot and a number of hats were placed alongside the timber coffin, local media reported.
All you need to know about Alyssa Healy, the unstoppable Aussie run machine
Healy smashed 170 off 138 balls against England in the final of the Women's World Cup at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, she also rewrote cricketing history. During her epic knock against England, Healy became the player with the most runs in a single edition of a Women's World Cup (509). She not only went past New Zealand great Debbie Hockley's 25-year-old record, but also became the first woman cricketer to score 500 or more runs in a single edition of the tournament.
Fans remember their moments with the Australian cricket legend Shane Warne
Described as an Australian icon and cricketing legend, Shane Warne also had a magical way of making those around him feel seen and loved.
State memorial service for Shane Warne to be held at MCG on March 30
The Victorian government has released details of the state memorial service to be held for cricketer Shane Warne, who died earlier this month.
Elizabeth Hurley's "Heart Aches" As Shane Warne Honoured At Private Funeral
Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne was farewelled at a private funeral on Sunday by family and friends, as former fiancee Elizabeth Hurley said her "heart aches" that she was not able to attend. The legendary leg spinner's body was found at a luxury resort in Thailand on March 4, with his death from a suspected heart attack aged just 52 provoking shock and grief around the world from prime ministers, rock stars and fellow players. An autopsy revealed Warne died of natural causes, with a private jet last week flying him home to his native Melbourne.
Hurley's 'heart aches' as 'Superman' Warne honoured at private memorial
Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne was farewelled at a private memorial service on Sunday by family and friends, as former fiance Elizabeth Hurley said her "heart aches" that she was not able to attend.
Shane Warne: Private funeral held for Australian cricket great in Melbourne
Family, friends, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricket legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.