Unsure Symonds mulls retirement

As concerns are raised over his commitment towards the national team, disillusioned Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds is unsure if he would tour India for a four-Test series next month and mulls retirement from international cricket. "I have been asked to think about what is important to me and I will take this time to do that," said the 33-year-old Symonds, who is miffed at being sent home by the Cricket Australia for going on a �fishing trip� instead of attending a compulsory team meeting last week. "I would ask that during this time, people respect my privacy and that of my friends and family," he was quoted as saying by the Courier Mail on Monday. "I would like to say thanks for the many messages of support I have received over the past day or so," he added. His manager Matt Fearon said Symonds wanted to resume playing, but was unsure whether he would be available for the Test tour of India, which departs late next month. "Andrew�s going to take some time to reflect on what�s happened. He�s still committed to playing cricket at the highest level," he said in another media report. Symonds� decision and its timing would be of a great significance to the Australians as the squad for the tour of India would be picked in next two weeks. Australia�s stand-in skipper Michael Clarke has questioned Symonds� commitment and claimed he needed time away from the game to get his act together. Batsman Mike Hussey also said Symonds was missed in Saturday�s win over Bangladesh in the opening one-dayer. "He�s had success there and is a very good player of spin, and that is important," Hussey said and added "I hope (he can return). I certainly do. He�s an integral part of the team, a great guy to have around." � PTI Provided by :