The cricket industry lost another gem on May 14, leaving the entire cricket fraternity and fans grieving. The demise of cricketer Andrew Symonds came as a shock to many. Andrew was not an ordinary member of the Australian team, for he was a generational talent. The 46-year-old cricketer was one of the greatest all-rounders of his time. As we look back at his achievements, let's throw light on some of the milestones of his career. In order to pay tribute to the legendary cricketer Andrew Symonds Jump.Trade has added his NFT collections in their NFT Marketplace.
World Record
20-Year-old Symond hit the maximum number of sixes (16) in an innings and went on to score a 254 not out. He held the record proudly for 20 years till New Zealand cricketer Colin Munro broke it in 2015.
Runs and Wickets in ODIs
Symonds is one among the 22 players who have scored over 5000 runs and has taken more than 100 wickets in ODI matches. Symonds made his debut on the Australian team in 1998 against Pakistan and has played over 198 matches. During his test debut against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2004 and played around 26 red-ball matches, scored 1462 runs, and picked up 24 wickets. He played an important role in Australia's success at world cups and Queensland's rich cricket history.
Expensive Cricketer
Symonds was the second most expensive player and the most expensive overseas player in the 2008 IPL auction. Deccan Chargers picked him; he played for the team for 3 seasons and played a crucial role in the 2009 IPL victory.
A life to be celebrated
A man who lived a life with groundbreaking records and victory left the world, leaving a huge void in every fan's heart. Andrew has been immortalized by the legacy he has left behind and through the love of his fans. As the fans celebrate and rejoice in this man's life, Jump.trade, a cricket NFT marketplace, has launched NFTs of Andrew Symonds. Here's a chance to own exclusive bats signed by Symonds. What more can you do to show your love to your favorite cricketer? Head to Jump. trade and get your hands on the exclusive Andrew Symonds NFTs.
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