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Ponting wants Symonds in WC

Melbourne: For the second time in as many World Cups, Australian captain Ricky Ponting wants the selectors to take a major punt on all-rounder Andrew Symonds.

Ponting called for Symonds to be chosen in the 15-man World Cup squad, even though the Queenslander is set to be sidelined for at least a couple of months after undergoing surgery to re-attach his right biceps to the bone.

The squad has to be finalised by February 13 and Ponting said he was happy to carry an injured Symonds through the early stages of the tournament.

"There's no reason why Andrew can't be named in our squad of 15 players and come with us and hopefully be right through the middle of the tournament," Ponting said on Sunday. "He's a very important player in our team, he's a match-winning all-rounder, so we'll keep our fingers crossed and hope his recovery goes as well as possible."

It was Ponting's recommendation that earned Symonds a shock selection for the 2003 World Cup. Ponting also played a role in Symond's unexpected Test recall this summer, as the skipper has become a patron saint of his close friend's career.— Agencies

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