Andrew Symonds is once again in the spotlight, this time after being named commentator for the forthcoming Champions League Twenty20. He, however, does not regret not playing for Australia anymore because he is now a globe trotter as a freelance cricketer.
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Symonds spoke about his time since the Australian sign off, "Definitely, it gave me a lot more free time to enjoy life and spend time with my family but still play cricket all over the world. So, I am very happy with my decision.
"I don't regret my decision. The rules of the game were changing and I was not involved that much with the team. I was also not happy with environment of the team. At the end of it, I thought it was time. I don't miss the Australian team.
"It totally depends on an individual and his drive to play Test cricket. There is obviously a lot of financial gain but it all depends on a player's passion and love and desire for ODIs and Test cricket.
"Twenty20 cricket was never thought of when I first started playing for Australia. When I started playing cricket I wouldn't have believed it. But the game has revolutionized cricket. It has given cricket a huge shape.
"People around the game are responsible for the survival of Test cricket. Its up to them whether all the formats survive or not. People who run the game must look at the matter and make sure they get the balance right."
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