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Maitlan Brown: Maitlan Brown is eager to make an impact at the WACA Ground this week, but even if she doesn’t earn a maiden international cap in the one-off pink-ball Test against India, starting on Friday in Perth, the pacer is determined to embrace her return to the Australian fold.

The 28-year-old was brought into the squad as a late replacement after Kim Garth was sidelined with a quad injury. It marks Brown’s first inclusion in an Australian squad since 2021, recognition for a strong domestic season in which she has consistently impressed with her pace.

"It's been so exciting", Brown told the Scoop Podcast shortly after arriving in Perth on Tuesday. "Getting the phone call – when I saw (national selector) Shawn Flegler's name pop up on my phone, you know there's something going on when 'Flegs' calls. It's just so nice to feel like all my hard work is really paying off and I'm super proud. Whether I play or not, I think it's an awesome opportunity regardless and I'm just so excited to be back in and among the group,” she added.