Ticket prices slashed for Hobart Test

Cricket fans have extra incentive to flock to Blundstone Arena next week for the first Commonwealth Bank Test against the West Indies, with tickets to be up to a third cheaper than they were the last time Hobart hosted a Test match.

Tasmania's capital will host a five-day game for the first time in three years when the Aussies face the Windies in the first of three Tests, starting on December 10.

Cricket Tasmania Chief Executive David Johnston has urged Tasmanians to turn out in droves to prove the Apple Isle's taste for international cricket is as strong as ever.

And he hopes lower ticket prices will encourage more fans through the gates of the redeveloped venue.

"We have listened to the Tasmanian public and have been working with Cricket Australia to ensure ticket prices are very reasonable for children and families at such a busy and expensive time of the year," Johnston said.

"The last Test match at Blundstone Arena was in 2012 and GA ticket prices are 33% lower on average across the board compared to the 2012 prices.

"Reserved seating is also less than what it was in 2012 and families can enjoy an affordable and comfortable day at the cricket.

"With the Hobart Test ticket the best in the country at the moment and a new-look Australian team to watch, we urge Tasmanian cricket fans to pre-purchase their tickets this week.

"We want to see as many people at the match as possible to prove just how passionate Tasmanians are about cricket.

"Cricket Australia is committed to staging matches in Hobart, but it’s a competitive market so we have to show that there is demand for it."

Australia last played a Test in Hobart when they took on Sri Lanka there back in 2012.

The Australian side from that match is almost unrecognisable from the one that will take to the field next week, with just three players from the 2012 side - David Warner, Peter Siddle and Nathan Lyon - named in Australia's squad on Monday.

Australia beat the Sri Lankans by 137 runs three years ago, boosted by a century to Mike Hussey and five-wicket hauls from Siddle and Mitchell Starc. 

Tickets for the first Commonwealth Bank Test against the West Indies can be purchased here