Symonds was called up to replace Shane Watson, who underwent shoulder surgery this week after falling heavily in the field during Australia's crushing 379-run defeat of the West Indies last week.

He caught the eye of selectors over the weekend by smashing 163 off 183 balls in the first innings of Queensland state's first class match against South Australia at Adelaide Oval.

“Symonds has been in red hot form with the bat and his medium pace and off-spin adds a lot of options to the bowling attack,” said chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns.

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