"Was Someone I Could Call At 2:30 In Morning": Harbhajan Singh's Heartfelt Tribute To Andrew Symonds

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds was killed in a car crash late Saturday evening and the cricket fraternity is still reeling from this news. Symonds, known as a team man, bailed Australia out on many occasions and went on to play 26 Tests, 14 T20Is and 198 ODIs. The right-handed batter could change the complexion of the game with the bat, ball or in the field. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh paid a heartfelt tribute to the Australian before the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans.

Speaking on Star Sports before the game, Harbhajan said: "Well, obviously we have lot of history. Thanks to IPL and Mumbai Indians for putting both of us together in one dressing room. Once I got to know him, such a lovely human being he was. We became very good friends, we used to laugh, share lot of stories and he was someone I could call at 2:30 am in the morning and say, 'hey mate, what are you up to? Let's meet' and he would be up for it. I was so shocked when I woke up in the morning and saw my phone, I was shattered to see Andrew is no more."

"I still cannot believe, such a strong guy. Whatever has happened, is a very sad thing. My condolences to his family, friends and everyone. It is a loss for all of us, he left us and wherever you are mate, rest in peace and you will be missed," he said further.

Symonds was a gun fielder and batters were always cautious while going for a quick run whenever he was around. Symonds was a crucial member of Australia's 50-over World Cup triumphs in 2003 and 2007.

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The right-handed batter represented Queensland for 17 seasons in domestic cricket and talking about County, he represented Gloucestershire, Kent, Lancashire and Surrey.

In the Indian Premier League,