- Born on June 9, 1975, in Birmingham, Warwickshire, Andrew Symonds made his odi debut against Pakistan at Lahore in 1998-99
- Known as one of the most powerful hitters of the ball, Symonds holds the world record for the most number of sixes in both a first-class innings (16) and first class match (20). He achieved the feat while playing for Gloucestershire in 1995.