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Symonds was fined ?1, 900 by Cricket Australia code of conduct

January 30th, 2009
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Symonds was fined ?1, 900 by Cricket Australia code of conduct commissioner Gordon Lewis after pleading guilty to bringing the game into disrepute.

The 33-year-old called McCullum a “lump of s***” after he was recruited by New South Wales to contest the final of the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash against Victoria.

And although Symonds said the comment was meant to be a tongue-in-cheek remark, he accepted he had crossed the line.

“Whilst the comments were intended to be light-hearted, I acknowledge that they were careless and, as such, I accept the fine that I have received today,” Symonds said.

“I want to again apologise to Brendon McCullum for my comments and thank him for his understanding.

“I want to reinforce that I remain committed to Cricket Australia and Queensland Cricket and I look forward to putting this matter behind me so that I can focus on my cricket.”

The outburst is the latest in a long list of misdemeanours by Symonds - with his conduct likely to be discussed at a meeting of the CA board next Tuesday.

Symonds has already been referred for counselling after he was suspended from the Australian team for going fishing instead of attending a team meeting.

And CA chief executive James Sutherland confirmed he wants to consult with Symonds’ counsellor to get an update on his progress.

“I certainly see that this is a setback along the way but we need to get a better understanding of things and make some informed judgements going forward,” Sutherland said.

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November 26th, 2008
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Andrew Symond
Andrew Symond

Andrew Symonds’ international future is back in the balance after the all-rounder’s latest alcohol-related incident.

Symonds was involved in an incident with a member of the public at the Normanby Hotel in Brisbane while out drinking with team-mates and some Australia rugby league players.

And although Symonds has public denied reports of an altercation and received the backing of the hotel, Cricket Australia are investigating the reports and set to make an announcement on Wednesday about the all-rounder’s future.

Symonds, who had only just been recalled to the national team after he was axed for missing a team meeting during the ODI series against Bangladesh, told the Brisbane Times: “A member of the public acted unreasonably towards me while I was with friends, at which time I took steps to remove myself from the situation.

“The member of the public was subsequently removed from the premises as a result of his actions.

“I was sharing some drinks with other players and close friends and did not in any way provoke this situation.

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Symonds friendship as strong as ever – Clarke

November 18th, 2008
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Michael Clarke

A cocktail party was the unlikely place Andrew Symonds strengthened his strained friendship with Australian team-mate Michael Clarke.
 
Symonds had admitted he drank too much before being sensationally sent home from a one-day series in Darwin in September by a leadership group featuring Clarke for the infamous “gone fishing” controversy.
 
The all-rounder said earlier this week that his once great friendship with Clarke was “not what it was” after hitting rock bottom at the Top End.
 
But Clarke today said their relationship was as healthy as ever after bonding with Symonds at a promotional party at Brisbane on Monday night.
 
“We had a cocktail party last night which was great. We spent a bit of time together having a chat and at training today we did again,” Clarke said, referring to Monday night’s All-Star Party at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art.
 
“It’s probably been exactly how it was before he left which has been great for both of us.
 
“It is good to have him back.”
 
Despite their history, Clarke said there no awkward moments when they were reunited in the Australian camp in the lead-up to the first Test against New Zealand at Brisbane starting on Thursday.
 
“At the time when the decision was made from the leadership group … I definitely didn’t want it to affect our friendship,” Clarke said.
 
“It certainly wasn’t a personal decision. It didn’t affect my feelings about Symmo. It was just what we thought was in the best interests of the team and Andrew.”
 
History shows Symonds successfully overcame alcohol issues to fight his way back into the Australian squad and Clarke’s admiration was obvious on Tuesday.
 
“One thing Symmo has done has looked at himself in the mirror and worked out for himself what he needed to do to get back into this team,” Clarke said.
 
“That was a big priority for the leadership group and the team. It’s great to see him do that.
 
“Whatever issues Andrew has had, he’s spent time trying to get help or fix those issues.
 
“It seems like he is in a great place at the moment.”
 
Clarke said he had fully recovered from a virus contracted in India, as had speedster Brett Lee.
 
The Australians were relegated to the indoor nets at the Gabba today as showers continued.
 
Injury-plagued all-rounder Shane Watson – expected to be vying with Symonds and spinner Jason Krejza for a first Test nod – sent a scare through the camp during training on Tuesday.
 
He left the nets in distress after being hit in the chest by quick Mitchell Johnson while batting but he quickly returned.

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