My past will have no impact on CL T20 show: Symonds

Hyderabad, October 07: Insisting that his troubled days are a thing of past, mercurial Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds today said he is looking for a fresh start in the Champions League Twenty20 scheduled from October 8.

Symonds is a crucial player for Indian Premier League champions Deccan Chargers, who will open their campaign against Somerset on October 10.

Symonds, who was sacked from the Australian team and stripped of a central contracts following repeated alcohol-related misdemeanors, said he is focused on doing well for Deccan Chargers.

“There is no impact. It is over. I am relaxed now. Coming back to Hyderabad and playing for Deccan Chargers is exciting,” he told reporters today.

Talking about the Champions League, he said weather would be a major factor in deciding the matches.

“It depends on the weather. It will be interesting to see how it will be.

-PTI