Test position pontiff, inelegantly, has adopted (4,3)

I believe the answer is:

fine leg

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'adopted' is the definition.
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'test position pontiff inelegantly' is the wordplay.
'FINE LEG' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

'has' is the link.

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(Other definitions for fine leg that I've seen before include "Fielder behind the wicket" , "Fielding position" , "Man in field" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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