Ponting pitches for Australian education opportunities

New Delhi Dec 29 (IANS) Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has taken a stance on a different crease -- to bat for educational opportunities in his home state of Tasmania.

The Tasmanian government has appointed Pointing as its brand ambassador to invite students from India to "take advantage of Tasmania s world-class teaching and learning institutions".

"Right now there are many opportunities and study options at both the University of Tasmania and TasTAFE as well as a range of other specialist institutions all our education offerings are recognised world-wide and sought after by those wanting a to set their career path on the right track " Ponting was quoted as saying in a statement .

"Importantly gaining qualifications in Tasmania opens up the opportunity to stay on as a sponsored worker once you find the right job for you. This is a great way to make Tasmania your new home."

--IANS
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