Why was Andrew Symonds given the name Roy?

Why was Andrew Symonds given the name Roy? Several cricketers jokingly referred to Andrew Symonds as “Roy.”

Andrew Symonds, one of the most flamboyant cricketers, died at the age of 46 in a car accident about 50 kilometers outside Townsville on May 14 night. After hearing the news, the entire cricketing fraternity stunned. He was a household name in the country as well. In his prime, Symonds was one of the best middle-order batters in the game. He made numerous significant contributions to the Australian team.

Symonds scored 1462 runs in 26 Tests for Australia at an average of 40.61, and 5088 runs in 198 One-Day Internationals at an average of 39.75. The all-rounder only played 14 T20 internationals but had a huge impact, scoring 337 runs at an average of 48.14. During his playing time, he also made some incredible fielding efforts, particularly with his bullet throws inside the circle.

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Here’s why Andrew Symonds given the nick name Roy.

Another story about the Australian great is that Symonds was popularly known by the nickname “Roy,” and his childhood ports coach was the first to call him by that name. His nickname was inspired by his resemblance to former basketball player Leroy Loggins, who is an American-Australian. Loggins was a member of the illustrious National Basketball League from 1981 to 2001.

Symonds made his international debut in 1998 and had a significant impact on the Australian team, particularly in ODIs. He also a contributor in any department and never failed to give his all on the field. He was also a member of Australia’s two World Cup-winning teams. However, he was involved in a number of controversies off the field, which harmed his cricketing career in the long run.

Symonds played for the Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, and he was the second most expensive player in the first mega auction in 2008. He also played county cricket for Kent, Lancashire, Surrey, and Gloucestershire.

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