Brisbane, Jan. 22 : Australia's star all-rounder Andrew Symonds has said that when he returns to first-class cricket next week, his focus will be on becoming a specialist batsman. He also said that he would like turn out in the same capacity for Australia.

According to Fox Sports, Symonds will turn out for his club side Gold Coast on Saturday in the first step on the road back to the Australian side.

Sydney, Jan. 22 : There was a time when star South African batsman Jean-Paul Duminy was not in Cricket South Africa's scheme of things. It has, therefore, been an arduous ride from domestic to international cricket.

South African cricket bigwigs believed Duminy did not possess the will to cut it at the top. So they cut him.

Questions were raised of his commitment to training, and Duminy became the butt of jokes in the team camp when fitness tests were held.

London, Jan. 22 : An angry Brazilian striker Kaka has accused Manchester City of "not having a clue" about what made him decide not to join the club.

His reaction came after City accused Kaka's father of being greedy and unprofessional following the breakdown of his proposed 91-million pound world-record move from A C Milan, reports The Sun.

"There was total confusion. Not one of them had a clear idea of what was going on. It took me less than 30 seconds to stay with Milan. I have taken a huge weight off my mind," Kaka said.

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Sydney, Jan. 22 : Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has reportedly told batting sensation David Warner to trust himself and his ability as he gets ready to erupt in front of his hometown fans for the first time at the SCG.

Selectors have stuck with Warner to open the batting for Friday''s third one-dayer against South Africa, and Ponting has no doubts the rookie left-hander can quickly bounce back to form.

Warner made front and back-page headlines when he slammed a whirlwind 89 off 43 balls on his Twenty20 debut for Australia earlier this month.

Karachi, Jan. 22 : Former Pakistan cricket captain and fast bowler Waqar Younis has said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should take firm steps against teams refusing to tour the country, if it wants international cricket in Pakistan to resume.

He said he was opposed to the idea of the PCB hosting Australia at a neutral venue after the Kangaroos had shown their reluctance to come to Pakistan, citing security problems.