Symonds could sit out against Safs

Australia’s explosive all-rounder Andrew Symonds is still not certain to play in his team’s vital clash against South Africa on Saturday, according to physio Alex Kountouris.

“He (Symonds) is going alright. His batting is unrestricted, his bowling is unrestricted. Most parts of his fielding are unrestricted but we haven’t actually cleared him to play,” Kountouris said after team practice yesterday.

The 31-year-old Symonds was included in the 15-man World Cup squad despite injuring his bicep during the tri-series in Australia last month.

Since arriving in the Caribbean Symonds has progressed towards full fitness in quick time, but Kountouris still believes some work needs to be done before deciding to play him in Australia’s last Group A match.