Ricky Ponting, former Australia skipper has made a big declare forward of the ODI World Cup scheduled to be performed from October 5 to November 19. The Australian nice has backed an Indian player to win the World Cup for the nation. He additionally in contrast him to the late Andrew Symonds, who contributed to 2003 and 2007 World Cup victories.
Ponting believes that the world no.1 T20 batter Suryakumar Yadav has the power to “win” the World Cup. Moreover, he has requested the selectors to stay to him though he failed within the current ODI collection. As he grew to become the primary Indian batter to register a hat-trick of golden geese.
“Everyone around the world knows what Surya can do in white-ball cricket,” Ponting mentioned.
“His previous 12 or 18 months have been absolutely outstanding. I feel they should stick with him because he’s the sort of player that can win you a World Cup,” he added.
Suryakumar has scored 172 runs within the format at a mean of simply 12. 28 since his earlier half-century got here in February final 12 months. But Ponting backed Surya and mentioned he might do what the late Andrew Symonds did in profitable the 2003 and 2007 World Cups.
“He might be a little bit inconsistent but he’s the sort of guy that in big moments can win you games. A bit like the late great Andrew Symonds did for Australia,” Ponting mentioned.
“So that’s definitely the way that I’d look at it for India. I wouldn’t be playing safe. I’d be going with match-winning players and I think he’s a match-winner.”
Ponting feels the quantity 5 spot is suited for Suryakumar.
“I’m a big believer in giving your finest batter as a lot time as you can in all codecs of the sport. Because should you maintain them down the order, very often you do not get to make use of your finest gamers and that is the very last thing you need.
“So I think the No. 5 slot’s perfect for him and he’s just got to grow into that role there.”
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