Australia Send Symonds Home

Andrew Symonds is believed to be contemplating retirement after being ordered home from the ICC World Twenty20 for an “alcohol-related incident” that has thrown Australia’s tournament plans into disarray. Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland announced Symonds’ contract was under review, but Cricinfo understands the allrounder may jump before he is pushed. The developments come after the Australian team’s leadership group – consisting of Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke, Tim Nielsen and Steve Bernard – recommended to Cricket Australia’s board that Symonds be withdrawn from the World Twenty20 for drinking while watching the State of Origin rugby league match on Wednesday [...]

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