We have started to play good cricket and everyone has played their ... When I went in to bat, Symonds said a few words to me and I was determined to perform with the bat today," Pathan said.

Confirming the shocking development, Cricket Australia issued a statement ... at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, Symonds walked out to bat with the holders reeling at 86 for 4.

Symonds averaged 40.61 with the bat from 26 Tests for his country, but was perhaps best known for his exploits in white-ball cricket. He featured in 198 ODIs -- scoring six centuries and 30 half ...