Top 5 misunderstood cricketers who had great on-field performances

3. Andrew Symonds

The Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds was known as much for his explosive performances on the field as he was for his casual attitude off it. Early in his career, Symonds struggled to find consistency, often contributing in cameos. But once he found his rhythm, he became a vital part of Australia’s dominant era standing out with his powerful batting, athletic fielding, and handy bowling.

Symonds brought a great fire to the game, being always charged with energy. The right-handed batter, off the field even in professional settings like team meetings, carried his casual and carefree demeanor. He was often labeled as unruly, but Symonds never let outside judgment disrupt him. He simply played the game his way, and more often than not delivered when Australia needed him the most.