Australia want Kagiso Rabada while England want Ricky Ponting in ‘dream World Cup draft’

Eoin Morgan insists he wouldn’t change his England team no matter what level of global talent was on offer, but he’s got one eye on Ricky Ponting.

Newly appointed Bupa Support Team Assistant Coach, Ricky Ponting, speaks to the media outside the MCG, Melbourne, Sunday, February 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Ellen Smith) NO ARCHIVING

South African tearaway quick Kagiso Rabada is the one player Australian captain Aaron Finch wishes he could draft into his World Cup squad.

In the highlight of the World Cup captain’s day in London all 10 skippers were asked by a school kid for the one player they would love access to.

Rabada, 23, is fresh from taking 25 wickets in the Indian Premier League, including two four-wicket hauls.

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“One player I’d love to play with is Rabada. He provides so much with the ball and his energy, he’s a superstar,” Finch said.

England captain Eoin Morgan gave the boring answer that he wouldn’t change his squad before offering this gem.

“I did hear Ricky Ponting’s part of Australia’s coaching staff, so I’d take Ricky Ponting,” Morgan said.

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New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and South Africa leader Faf du Plessis both opted for Afghan mystery spinner Rashid Khan.

Although du Plessis also nominated Jasprit Bumrah (India) and Pat Cummins (Asutralia) with the South Africans clearly thinking X-Factor bowlers can win this World Cup.

Indian master Virat Kohli nominated close mate du Plessis while Banlgadeshi skipper Mashrafe Mortaza said Kohli was his No.1 pick.

Pakistan’s Sarfraz Ahmed nominated Jos Buttler, who owns five of England’s fastest 10 centuries, while Sri Lanka offered the most surprising answer.

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“Ben Stokes. He is a game-changer. We know what he can do,” Dimuth Karunaratne said.

West Indies captain Jason Holder refused to answer. Luckily the Windies are more exciting to watch than their skipper is to listen to.

WHO YOUR CAPTAIN WANTS?

AUSTRALIA - Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)

ENGLAND - Ricky Ponting (Australian assistant coach)

NEW ZEALAND - Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)

SOUTH AFRICA - Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Pat Cummins (Australia), Jasprit Bumrah (India)

INDIA - Faf du Plessis (South Africa)

BANGLADESH - Virat Kohli (India)

PAKISTAN - Jos Buttler (England)

SRI LANKA - Ben Stokes (England)

WEST INDIES - No answer

Kagiso Rabada is who Aaron Finch would have on his side