Death of Andrew Symonds: Harbhajan and Symonds got into an argument during the match. After the match, Australian captain Ricky Ponting had filed a complaint against Harbhajan with match officials.
Bombay: Shane Warne (shane warningThe cricketing world has lost another veteran cricketer. Australian former cricketer by Andrew Symonds (Andrew Symonds(In a car accident last night)Car crash) Passed away. His car crashed in Townsville, Queensland. Symonds was 46 years old. The accident happened when Symonds’ car went off the road, police said. The doctors did everything they could to save Andrew Symonds. But he was badly beaten in the accident. He was bleeding. So he died. Symonds’ untimely death has shocked the cricket world. Many former cricketers are paying tribute to the legend on social media. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh also tweeted about Symonds’ death. Harbhajan Singh is also shocked by Symonds’ untimely death.
My prayers for the departed soul
“I am dismayed to learn of the untimely death of Andrew Symonds. He left too soon. I share the pain of my friend and family. My prayers for the soul of the deceased,” Harbhajan said in his tweet.
Shocked to hear about the sudden death of Andrew Symonds. Gone too soon Heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Prayers for the deceased soul#RIPSymonds
– Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 15, 2022
The animosity between Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds is well known. Monkey Gate was controversial during the 2007-08 tour of Australia. The controversy was red hot. Even today, cricket experts have not forgotten this argument. There were even allegations of racism.
What happened to the Monkey Gate case?
The Indian team had toured Australia in 2007-08. The second round of the series begins in Sydney. The host team, Australia, won the match. Harbhajan and Symonds argued during the match. After the match, Australian captain Ricky Ponting had filed a complaint against Harbhajan with match officials. Harbhajan was accused of making racist comments. Ponting had alleged that Harbhajan called Symonds a monkey.
Harbhajan Singh was suspended for a few matches after the hearing of the case. At the time, BCCI along with the Indian team strongly backed Harbhajan. India had also threatened to cancel the tour. Eventually Harbhajan’s ban was lifted and a match fee was imposed.
