Ponting says Suryakumar Yadav can win India a World Cup, compares him with this former Aussie star

Australian great Ricky Ponting feels Suryakumar Yadav has the ability to win the ODI World Cup for India and the selectors should stick with him despite his woeful run in the format.

The T20 batting sensation is yet to recreate his magic in the 50-over format, and in the recent three-match ODI series against Australia, he became the first Indian batter to register a hat-trick of golden ducks.

Speaking on the ICC review, Ponting said, "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 that Surya could do what the late Andrew Symonds did in winning the 2003 and 2007 World Cups under his captaincy.

"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 said.