Andrew Symonds Back in Test Contention
DAMIEN Martyn's shock retirement may have paved the way for Queensland's dread-locked cult icon Andy Symonds to sneak back into the Test team.
The career of Shane Watson continues to be plagued by injury and the unlucky all-rounder has already been ruled out of the Perth Test starting next week.
Ready-made replacement Brad Hodge is also out injured and Phil Jaques is recognised only as an opening batsman.
Looking at the options Symonds looks to be a real possibility. Dropped after the South African series earlier this year, he has compiled a solid if not spectacular season for the Queensland Bulls and would dearly love to once again pull on the baggy green.
The bouncy Perth pitch would suit his handy medium-pacers and provide plenty of bite for his off-spinners.
With the bat Symonds is a rare package, able to bludgeon attacks and swing a match in minutes or dig in and grind out valuable innings' when his team is in trouble.
The in-form Michael Clarke could move up to the coveted number four spot and Symonds could slot in as the all-rounder at number six.
One of the world's most complete one-day players Symonds would relish a chance at Test redemption and will be hoping the selectors give him the nod.
The career of Shane Watson continues to be plagued by injury and the unlucky all-rounder has already been ruled out of the Perth Test starting next week.
Ready-made replacement Brad Hodge is also out injured and Phil Jaques is recognised only as an opening batsman.
Looking at the options Symonds looks to be a real possibility. Dropped after the South African series earlier this year, he has compiled a solid if not spectacular season for the Queensland Bulls and would dearly love to once again pull on the baggy green.
The bouncy Perth pitch would suit his handy medium-pacers and provide plenty of bite for his off-spinners.
With the bat Symonds is a rare package, able to bludgeon attacks and swing a match in minutes or dig in and grind out valuable innings' when his team is in trouble.
The in-form Michael Clarke could move up to the coveted number four spot and Symonds could slot in as the all-rounder at number six.
One of the world's most complete one-day players Symonds would relish a chance at Test redemption and will be hoping the selectors give him the nod.
posted by Chris Walker at 3:18 PM
1 Comments:
Good to see Andy get another chance at playing for Australia. Hopefully this time he does better with the bat, which is where Australia are looking for him to step up more.
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