THE STORY
In August 2008, Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds missed a compulsory team meeting in Darwin to go fishing. As a result, he was sent home from the one-day series against Bangladesh and omitted from the subsequent tour of India. This incident raised questions about his commitment to the team.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Andrew Symonds
WHY IT MATTERS
Symonds' absence from key series impacted Australia's performance and led to scrutiny over player discipline and team standards.