Ricky Ponting has been named in a 13-man squad for Tasmania's one-day final against South Australia at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
The Tigers are yet to decide who will make way for Ponting, who was dropped from Australia's one-day squad on Monday.
"Ricky Ponting's inclusion injects world-class qualities into our team and we know that he is very excited at the prospect of playing in this final for Tasmania," Tigers chairman of selectors Michael Farrell said.
"The Tigers will take good form into the match as well as plenty of big game experience.
"The team has shown a great ability to play well under pressure throughout the season and have prepared well for the final."
His inclusion means Tasmania could field four batsmen who have represented Australia in Ed Cowan, skipper George Bailey, Mark Cosgrove and the former international skipper.
With short-form specialist opener Jon Wells also in the side, Tasmania certainly has the firepower to deny South Australia an end to its 25-year wait for a one-day cup final victory.
In contrast, Saturday's final will be the Tigers' third in the past three seasons. They won the tournament in 2004/05, 2007/08 and 2009/10.
Tasmania (from): George Bailey (captain), Jackson Bird, Luke Butterworth, Mark Cosgrove, Ed Cowan, James Faulkner, Matt Johnston, Brady Jones, Jason Krejza, Ben Laughlin, Ashton May, Ricky Ponting, Jon Wells (one to be omitted, 12th man to be named)
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Tags: cricket, sport, tas First posted February 22, 2012 17:53:43
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