Andrew Symonds called it quits from all forms of cricket on Thursday, but there are questions lingering over his sudden decision to not play for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 5.

Andrew Symonds, who retired from all forms of the game on Thursday, may have been one of the finest talents to emerge from Australia in recent years. But his assumption sparked off a huge row in 2008, which cricket lovers and media call Sydneygate or Monkeygate.

Andrew Symonds, the former Australia allrounder, has announced his retirement from professional cricket, citing family reasons.

As Sachin fans wait expectantly for his ton of tons in Sydney, a section of the Australian media has dug up an old episode. Mind games?

With the India-Australia encounter on the cards and with some calling it the 'Aagnipath' series, sports analysts worldwide are going gaga about the possible outcome. Promos of Sourav Ganguly and Steve Waugh talking about the intensity of the always-hard-fought contest between the two teams have begun. I, however, have this numbness considering the two main protagonists of this clash - Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds - will be missed badly.

Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who has come out of the "Bigg Boss" house, says he had a satisfying stay in the house and learnt how to make rotis and Indian curries during his 11-day stay.

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds, who had entered Bigg Boss as a guest, is exiting the reality show after a two-week stay inside the house.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won over the strong Indian community here with a typically lighthearted speech at a gathering at the Indian High Commission on Saturday.

It seems as if the most bitter feud in world cricket is over with Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds calling a truce.

Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds is the latest celebrity to enter the "Bigg Boss" house and says he is looking forward to his stint on Indian television and is hoping to get an opportunity to understand Indian culture.