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Symonds asked to seek help

Melbourne: Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has been urged to seek a psychologist’s help as he deals with the uncertainty surrounding his international cricket career and a bitter fall out with teammates.

A disillusioned Symonds, whose commitment to the side was questioned after he missed a mandatory team meeting to go fishing, is certain to sit out of the tour of India in October.

He has also reportedly fallen out with his senior teammates, including one-time close pal Michael Clarke, who spoke out publicly against him. “It is understood the strife-torn cricketer has been asked to go on a rehabilitation programme, overseen by CA medical staff, in which he would see counsellors about his state of mind,” The Daily Telegraph reported.

His teammates are reportedly feeling let down by his actions after standing by him during the controversies that ranged from drunken brawls to frequent showdowns with opposition players. Cameron White said no one from the team has spoken to Symonds. “I don’t think the team really knows. Obviously noone’s really spoken to Andrew over the last couple of days so only Andrew will know what his mental state is and he’ll take the time and work it out for himself, I guess,” White said. — PTI

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