Does Andrew Symonds make up for his batting by his fielding?

and that's why he's in the team? cos we all know he ain't hitting it so well at the moment.Does Andrew Symonds make up for his batting by his fielding?
He's in the team supposed to be for his batting.


yes he is apart time bowler and outstanding fieldsman are just a bonus


for his getting selected~


cheersDoes Andrew Symonds make up for his batting by his fielding?
Primarily, he is in the team for his batting %26amp; then bowling. The fielding he does is extra although very beneficial since he saves 20-30 runs in a match. But then, he wont last long if he doesnt score with the bat.





Yeah, I agree he is going through a lean period. But considering his reputation %26amp; record, the selectors have decided to persue with him for the time being hoping he will come good. I would have had him play some first class matches after the long fishing layoff before letting him into the team. But then again it doesnt hurt to have someone as energetic as himin the team. He can lift the teamspirit was dynamic persona. Hopefully, he will come good soon %26amp; justify his selection.
Ponting and the selectors came out and said tthat Symonds was picked as a number 6 batsman NOT as an allrounder. That being the case he should be playing for Queensland when the first test against SA is being played. His form, apart from fielding, has not warranted his being in the test team. Symonds should have been playing for Qld last weekend not Watson. Speaking of which Watson got 7 for 80 odd and an 81 with the bat.





For the first test in Perth Watson should be there in place of Symonds and so should either Hauritz or Krejza.
well players aren't selected in the team because of their fielding, they are in it for batting and/or bowling being a great fielder is just an extra.





Id personally rather Watson in the team who took 7 wickets and scored 80 odd runs for queensland....why not pick a man who is in form over someone who is obviousley out of form.
no, no one should be in any side due to theyre fielding (aside from the keeper of course)





well lets be honest here, right now his spot is in trouble, his bowling has never been very strong (or well used for that matter) and his batting form of late has been poor, Watson bowled well in India, his batting improved a lot on that tour, and thats before you add in his current good form with both bat and ball, i think Symo place in the side is in real trouble right now!





but what will they do for the Perth test, could they play both Roy and Shane and use him as the 4th quick and Roy as a Part-time medium pacer/spinner or could they play Krezja (who will back back in front of Hauritz now, and well he should, as Hauritz isnt even NSW first choice spinner!), bat Watson at 6 and drop Symo, both are possible, what do you guys think?
He is a very handy batsman when he is in form. We in Australia like to give our players a chance when they are not doing so well, and there's no reason to think Symonds won't be back to his best before long. In the meantime, his fielding %26amp; bowling are of value to the team.
He is in the team based on reputation for his batting - which is hardly earth shattering - personally I'd not play the guy but Ozzies like him - he has the ear of Ponting obviously or he would be history.


Most overrated player in the Ozzie team.
Well, I think he is in the team for his bowling and his fielding, which is top class. He is kind of like Afridi, who has lost his batting but is in the team for his bowling
Absolutely. I believe in Symonds even though I know Watson deserves his spot. The problem is deciding who else should give up their spot to have both in the line up. Maybe when Hados retires, Watson can have the opening role.
He is certainly not in the team for his fielding. It is because of his explosive batting. He has been having a lean spell with the bat. But give the guy time. He will return to form.
He's in the team for his batting.


Part time bowler and outstanding fieldsman are just a bonus.


Copped a poor decision in adelaide.


Give him time, he'll be back to his best.
He is an excellent cricketer and he can bounce back anytime either with his batting, fielding or bowling.
his average of 41.90 is what keeps him in the team,he is reliable even though he has had the last 2 tests with low scores.
Yea partly for that but when he plays well its just brilliant, but he is better than shane watson without a doubt!
Come on itz only been two test's....


just wait he just got back into the team....


maybe second test with south africa he will fire.....


be patient
he can do everything





bat , bowl field well
No he doesnt, i agree with mitch.
hes a good one.. one, two or three failures are and will be nothing