From the Vault: The best of Andrew Symonds in the field

Whether it be Tests and ODIs for Australia or early in his career for Queensland, there were arguably no better fielders in world cricket than Andrew Symonds

[@jamesthereaper7]

It's hard to believe we've lost another legend of Australian cricket in 2022. R.I.P Andrew 'Roy' Symonds.

[@wizardfps]

First now Warne now Symonds rip legends

[@zuhairtanzimzisan5125]

@@wizardfps everyone forgot Rodney 😢

[@wizardfps]

@@zuhairtanzimzisan5125 not everyone just me

[@cricket023]

@@breakingtoast2255 What do you mean by Healy ?

[@breakingtoast2255]

@@cricket023 sorry i meant Marsh

[@shiblihasan5573]

"Not to Symonds! Not to Symonds!" Andrew Symonds, what a strong standing momentum in the field! Such a terrible loss. R.I.P.

[@Salman-Zaki]

I almost forgot what a great fielder Andrew Symonds was! Tells you about the quality of this great Australian side because all of their players were exceptional in the field.

[@jimmymann1496]

Agreed! If their world class bowling couldn’t get you out, their exceptional fielding would

[@mufradhossain9238]

You also forget how he ruined his career. Thanks to his stupid drinking habit. You would have went all the way.

[@Woodbug-b7t]

@@mufradhossain9238 Spoken like a wowser.

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

@@mufradhossain9238 He is a Brit by birth they love a drink or two.

[@sanjeevkoirala5114]

Symonds up to the level of khỏng Rhodes and ponting the greatest all round fielder and not to forget they had Michael clarke and even Brett Lee being one of the fastest bowler in the world used to slide

[@23bballrox]

RIP Andrew Symonds, you were a cricket icon when I was younger. I'll never forget the moment you cleaned up the streaker or when you hit the ball into Michael Clarkes pad and got caught out and then told him that he owes you a beer and laughed.

[@deeppadhiyar966]

First time in the history of my life , Me to KZbin: Thank you for recommending it . 😭 RIP Legend ❤️

[@DrVarinderpalSingh]

Andrew Symonds was a part of a team which was easily able to score 300 or 300+ in an ODI match when scoring 250 was considered an achievement. One of the best teams I've seen.

[@jashokvarma8249]

Back then... That yellow jersey gave Shivers in opposition team

[@Knockout994]

One thing i noticed about him that when he got sight of all three stumps he would usually hit the middle one

[@venkatroysymonds5094]

Deadly accuracy

[@bhattyash15]

Accuracy at point

[@Deepak-Chaturvedi]

As a young (kid) Indian cricket lover I hated him. And today as a grown up I can't admire him enough. One of the best . I actually hated how good he was as compared to the contemporary Indian Fielding. Legend !

[@biswadeepak1]

True

[@vishnuvijay860]

Me too

[@pramodkumbhar3448]

True 👌👍

[@Happy-rm8li]

Indians didnt give priority to fielding and fastbowling both changed with dhoni and kohli😁

[@piecefool567]

Same here

[@TShirtJunkiee]

Absolute beast of a player. Rest in peace mate

[@chethu69]

Another player who wasn't around much for T20. IMO, he's perfect for T20 (as well as 50 overs ODI). Big hitter!! Awesome fielder and can also bowl 4 overs.

[@darrenjpeters]

Totally agree, Symonds was the prototype T20 player.

[@sugarnads]

He was in at the start of it.

[@chethu69]

@@sugarnads Yeah, that's true, but he was past his prime as a cricketer

[@sumanthadlagatta]

Maxwell Big hitter best fielder can also bowl 4 overs

[@shehzadahmed5700]

They dont make players like Symonds anymore Absolute legend of the game

[@adityeaah]

Actually, they make more like him every year these days

[@adityeaah]

But he's one of the first of his kind no doubt

[@chepachii]

@@adityeaah No they dont, players can bowl, bat, but not many can be a brilliant fielder on his level. In world cricket at the moment not one is as good an allround cricketer,he could take an attack apart then field like a ninja running people out and take a brilliant catch along with taking a couple of wickets in the same game.

[@boxsmith4323]

@@chepachii I would say Jadeja and Maxwell can do that currently

[@steviev1422]

``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````Well said.

[@sachinmishra930]

I remember him for the power with which he used to hit those sixers. A very handy all-rounder for Australia. Thankyou for all the entertainment. You will be missed. RIP

[@benjaminfraser6890]

Twisting turning diving then swiveling!! Richie benaud

[@jugshekhawat5785]

Legend

[@nicksimpson4058]

Ricky ponting said symonds was the best fielder he ever saw which for a career like his is high praise indeed. He was super in the field, quick, athletic and didn't miss too often

[@HartyBiker]

Don't forget Mr Cricket himeslf, Michael Hussey

[@g0rtat86]

RIP Andrew Symonds, arguably the most exciting cricket player to watch. A true all-rounder in all aspects of cricket.

[@mousamsutradhar6626]

Man!!! He was so big yet he's so fast and excellent in field.

[@ankanrivudas]

Most accurate cricketer I have ever seen in terms of hitting wickets while fielding.

[@kalaiindian]

I love Symonds... He was one of my favorite cricketers during his time even though I hated the Aussies as they were winning everything.. Love from India..

[@Lalthansanga84]

There are fielders who are good at diving and stopping the ball from boundary inside the power play. But there is Symonds, imp who is above all the fielders for his ability to hit wicket. If you notice his runout in the clip whenever he has to hit the 3 available stumps, he would hit only the middle stump. Such is his accuracy.

[@shantidootabdul247]

current generation from all over the globe will never forgot your contribution towards cricket ,, RIP Legend

[@shortsforlife354]

The beauty is most of the run-outs looked not out but the result was different.Just throwing the ball so comfortably...that's brilliant❤

[@ranashoel4792]

A player who doesn't has any fear or worry he is Andrew symonds. He was Heroic and superior in cricket field. Upset hearing his early demise. THANKS LEGENDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@drashdoctor]

Complete cricketer. Terrific fielder, if not the best . Terrific Limited overs Cricketer

[@nidge8703]

All class. What a cricketer! RIP Roy

[@premgajare8125]

R.I.P Legend SIR Andrew Symonds will always to remembered in the world of cricket 🏏

[@Muffin_Masher]

Never even mattered what side of Roy the ball was hit or how hard, NOBODY could turn themselves inside out and still knock the stumps down like him. Such a huge powerful athlete yet so quick and nimble.

[@superplayerishere]

He is the Best Fielder EVER to play the beautiful game of Cricket 🏏!! He was absolute Killer in and outside the 30 yard ⭕️ circle. His throws were rocket 🚀, He was bang on target 🎯 99 out of 💯 times and He can field anywhere in the field, whether it was slips, gully’s, covers, point or square of the wicket (both sides). He was a Phenomenon.

[@biswadeepak1]

Totally god gifted talent. No one can do like this

[@SingNostalgiaWithAmogh]

Why's he hitting bullseye perfect throw from anywhere and everywhere in the infield position ??? 🤯🤯🥵🥵🥵 Crazy talent this !!!!! 👏👌☺️

[@Banglefish]

Came here to watch Roy's brilliance 😢 He was an unbelievable cricketer

[@VickyTV1]

What a fielder , We have lost best allrounder. RIP

[@AbinMathewAbraham]

Symonds❤️❤️ Rest in peace legend 🌹🌹.. love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@donkiddick966]

The perfect blueprint of a cricket player. Solid with the bat in the middle order, could pick up wicket with a spell bowling and athletic and accurate in the field.

[@robertgriffin30185]

RIP Roy. What an absolute Cricketer you were and a joy to watch.

[@worldpeace5951]

What a great Athlete.. Rest in peace Symonds... Thank you for the memories..

[@telabela007]

He was a superman in the field, RIP 🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@malnadgowda_inusa3734]

During early 2000s , I was like please somebody beat Australia. They were magnificent in all aspects of the game. I don’t know why Australia don’t produce consistent players anymore. Miss you symonds. Thanks for the wonderful memories. RIP . Love from 🇮🇳

[@harveyspecter4430]

2:01. That voice crack is amazing

[@111danish111]

Bill Lawrey my favourite commentator.

[@LukeABarnes]

"That's Australia!"

[@arpitsrivstva]

those were the days, and nowadays...

[@mathuindrasarma5665]

Such a legend Its hard to believe he has passed away fly high champion you will be missed!!!!

[@tuhin16]

I will miss this player,cricket will miss this superstar...cricket will never have another symonds...his fearless attitude, fearless batting and his magical fielding will be missed...I can't believe that he is no more, this decade is totally wrong...Om Shanti Andrew Symonds 🙏😔💔

[@arunk3874]

RIP Symonds!!! You will always be remembered as a fabulous fielder and batsman.

[@nsk1410]

What a multi-talented player Andrew Symonds was ! RIP 😭😭

[@monsoonrains8480]

Gone but never forgotten. Rest in power an absolute legend of the game. ✊🏾

[@Sourav72100]

A true Beast in every sense!

[@gutmincer2]

amazing, best moment for me watching Roy score his Maiden Test Hundred alongside Mathew Hayden.

[@amitsharmasketches9948]

and there are many others that are not shown in this video. Andrew Symonds was undoubtedly an outstanding fielder and direct hitter. Probably the best of all times. RIP Legend.

[@invisiblebaker410]

He was truly a beast on the field either batting or fielding

[@NickJohnCoop]

His accuracy was almost unbelievable. RIP to a legend.

[@coreybarber9148]

Sad to meet you all under these circumstances. But in these memories he lives forever

[@DashanshBhindi]

ANDREW Symonds the monster among men, fantastic player played cricket, love and respect from India

[@shubhambogiea]

RIP ... our 90's hero .. a nightmare on the field for batsman and with bat. A bowler who can bowl med pace and spin too .. ❤️

[@colinstewart1432]

This guy is the best fielder I've seen. Sad that he's gone.

[@anuragmaurya7864]

We always miss you in Cricket History 💔⚡

[@amoghvastrad3352]

Tears dropping , heavy heart while watching😢 . As tony quoted here in the video. That’s is all over

[@kobdobla]

I miss the sound of Ritchie. The crickets not the same to watch without him

[@nandanrana8144]

One of the best all-rounder of cricket world. Best one day batsman, very good T20 batsman and also a good test player. Spinner//midium pacer//fantastic, Superb fielder..... 👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@vivek8426]

Yup as I mentioned before... He was probably one of the best complete fielders both infield and outfield along with Devilliers,Gibbs , Bolt , Jadeja and a few more

[@pratyushrudra5797]

Infinity Rider Maybe Jonty Rhodes as well?

[@annapurnapenumarty2232]

lol you forgot to mention johnty rhodes- the greatest fielder of all time and even suresh raina...

[@vivek8426]

praneeth penumarty Jhonty was probably the best infielder...never ever saw him fielding in the outfield..a complete fielder can field anywhere

[@jackogamer340]

Vivek Singh Ponting was the best fielder ever

[@ajeebdastaaan396]

Jadeja doesn't field in the slips...

[@benmoon6104]

R.I.P Andrew Symonds, what a cricketer!

[@meaehtisham8928]

Legendary people are born once in centuries and symonds is among one of them

[@hameedah4159]

Yeah

[@mubashirkarim7039]

He was quick with bulls eye accuracy and energy💞💞💞💞

[@Mehedi_moon_jannat_05]

Aus legend Symonds,Warne We won't never & ever forget both yours!!!!

[@sahana5653]

RIP legend 😢 another sports great taken from us way too early

[@Zed_lb]

I loved the way he played and his attitude on the field. Gone too soon.

[@vikramn5169]

One more run out is missing in this video. In t20 wc 2007 when he runs out uthappa

[@prasannasivakumaran2020]

I was thinking about the same!!

[@sachincpalai2681]

Very correct

[@saifsiddiqui6086]

Same

[@shobitsharma6690]

They can only show footage of those runouts which were played in Australia uttappa runouts cannot make it to the list because it was did in icc tournament and star has copyright to display for even a 5 sec video on icc events

[@paramveersingh4342]

Very true i was searching comment

[@garion046]

People who never watched games with Symonds in the field probably will never truly understand how good he was. The amount of runs he would save chasing balls or cutting of runs in the infield or boundary was amazing. He could field in any position, had some of the best hands ever, one of the strongest arms ever, and was incredibly accurate. There are a lot of fielders with better highlight reels (Ponting, Rhodes etc), but imo Symonds was as good as any of them.

[@wasslic]

I agree. Consider that most of the best ever fielders were generally smaller , very nimble people. Symonds was huge in comparison, yet was super quick and as you said could field anywhere. His throw was just as deadly from the boundary

[@Sanatani-k1h]

Real game of cricket. Gone so early. Rip Andrew Symonds

[@neilhamill318]

Andrew Simons in the field and Mark Waugh in the slips.👍 👍

[@senthilveeran1723]

Deepest condolences 🙏 1:13 One of the best run outs I ever watched. What an athleticism!!!

[@lipasnaik1303]

Anybody noticed whenever he got visual of all 3 stumps... He always hit the middle one. The accuracy damn🔥🔥🔥

[@ChumpyChicken2]

RIP mate!! We loved your brilliance!!

[@gvbabu3822]

Miss you legend 🙏🏻. Your legacy will talk ever. RIP Andrew Symonds 💐🙏🏻

[@karthikeyansundaram1412]

It'd takes years to find a cricketer like him. Rest in peace Roy

[@classyadarsh448]

Miss u Symonds...love from India ❤️😭

[@jeeshanalvi60]

Legend never die..

[@And_rew92]

RIP Roy. One of the best fielders to ever play the game.

[@MrX-tx9lo]

Should have shown him knocking over the streaker. Best bit of fielding ever!!!

[@ThinkingSpeck]

Kinda reminds me how he was also a professional-standard rugby player. Streaker /really/ shouldn't have taken him on.

[@MitchellNabkey]

R.I.P legend! Growing up I idolised this man, catching, fielding, bowling so many variationa and hitting a long ball! Gone too soon.

[@jayantgolani7417]

My Favorite Aussi Cricketer Roy ❤️❤️

[@hereforyourhappiness7460]

King of direct run out ❤

[@mithrankathirgamanathan6019]

There are some great fielders going around these days, but I feel like no one throws the stumps down like Symonds or Ponting did anymore

[@craigedwards2940]

The thing was, we always heard about Ponting and Rhodes, but Symonds just seemed to pass the radar. A bit like Mitchell Johnson, two big super fit guys with rocket arms.

[@11hitmanDagenius]

@@craigedwards2940 could also because he had a shorter career

[@jseden1]

Correct sir

[@manojfernando1028]

Brilliant Andrew ,great player R.I.P

[@barriedouglas7272]

Just Brilliant to watch, R.I.P.

[@amalins3110]

RIP Champ and thanks for the memories

[@mohsinbukhari7098]

RIP... Lots of condolences from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@philinn4788]

Roy Symonds, Australian Cricket Legend, what a player

[@matteastwood87]

Wish my wife was this energetic

[@cowboyup6744]

Your profile pic says she is

[@shakmilapola9283]

Me2

[@cowboyup6744]

@@shakmilapola9283 You don't even have a wife'

[@haywood2086]

Atleast you’ve got one😭🤣😭

[@chetankaushik6229]

Hahahahaha

[@robertphillips3078]

3 gr8 cricketers lost in the last few months . Andrew Symonds was a real gem . An all rounder extraordinaire. Big loss . Comfort & blessings 2 his wife & 2 small children

[@ricchardgomess5253]

The intensity the passion this australian team had is amazing.

[@kunalmergu3811]

He was beast in field..

[@baseballcricket]

Symonds will always be in the hall of fame for fielders for centuries

[@Jackroy1-w5z]

Rest in peace aymonds RIP 💔 legend 😔

[@kumarsaurabhsingh1485]

He was the best. Beast. Excellent middle-order batsman, a useful bowler, and the best fielder.

[@mdaamersohail1417]

One of aus greatest player 👌👌 our childhood memories

[@tighematthew]

he was my favourite player when i was growing up..

[@mrr551]

One of the best Plyer in the world

[@VirenderSingh-co7xi]

Rip Andrew Symonds 😭😭😭🙏

[@sudipchatterjee]

I'd say that Symonds was the most agile and intimidating all-rounder after Beefy! It seemed that whatever he was doing, he was doing it with brute power. What a cricketer! (And of course, what a team that was!!!) The other all-rounder Andrew of that era, Andrew Flintoff, was also a powerful bloke. But he was more boyish, rather than intimidating.

[@mohitmukhi]

Rhodes revolutionised fielding, Roy took it to another level. Could field anywhere on the cricket ground and be amazing at it and had the best throwing arm. He and Punter were next level!

[@HartyBiker]

Miss seeing him in the field. What a great cricketer and entertainer