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Ricky Ponting, left, and Mike Hussey retired from Tests last year, leaving Australia's batting line-up with very little experience. Tony Ashby / AFP
Ricky Ponting, left, and Mike Hussey retired from Tests last year, leaving Australia's batting line-up with very little experience. Tony Ashby / AFP
Australian batsmen Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey have moved on
Retired duo will not consider coming back to the struggling Test team as the Ashes series looms.
Press Association
20 March, 2013