Hobart Ashes Test praised by Ricky Ponting and Ian Botham

Rob Shaw
December 12 2021 - 2:30am
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Bellerive Oval has hosted 13 previous Tests, but none since 2016. Picture: Twitter
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Bellerive Oval has hosted 13 previous Tests, but none since 2016. Picture: Twitter

Tasmania's former Test captain Ricky Ponting led the celebrations following confirmation that his home state will host its first Ashes Test.

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Rob Shaw

Rob Shaw

Sports editor

Heralding the impact of Tasmanian sport without saying "punching above its weight" is not as easy as it sounds.

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