Andrew Symonds retires

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew
Symonds has announced his retirement
from professional cricket.
Symonds, 36, was contracted to play for
the Mumbai Indians in the forthcoming
Indian Premier League season.
The Birmingham-born cricketer, who
played 26 Tests for Australia, terminated
the deal for family reasons.
"Effective immediately, I am retiring from
all forms of professional cricket," said the
former English county player.
He added: "Mumbai Indians and the IPL
have been very supportive, but the arrival
of my first child is a priority."