Over the past year, Hamilton has risen fast: winning the WBBL Young Gun award, leading wickets for Brisbane Heat, and shining for Delhi Capitals in the WPL.

Hamilton spoke of immense excitement about playing her first Test at the WACA and celebrated taking her first wicket with clear joy.

Overseas exposure remains on the radar, with talk of Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred alongside Australia duties.

Family support from Bundaberg to Brisbane to Perth is cited as a driving source of motivation during the match.

selectors indicate Hamilton is in mix for the third ODI, contingent on performance in the second ODI and team needs.

Teenage left-arm quick Lucy Hamilton is pushing for her international debut in the upcoming third ODI, as injuries test Australia’s depth ahead of longer format duties.

India’s Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma steadied the innings at tea after an early collapse, leaving the door open for a strong finish.

Hamilton’s WPL exposure in foreign conditions is credited with boosting her development and adaptability for longer formats.

Hamilton arrived in the squad after injuries to Kim Garth and Ellyse Perry, with selectors watching her workload and readiness for the longer format closely.

Her calm demeanor under pressure and potential to exploit pace and bounce at the WACA are highlighted as key traits for a successful Test bowler.

Australia hosts India for a pink-ball, day-night four-day farewell Test at the WACA, with Australia winning the toss and choosing to bowl as Alyssa Healy prepares for a landmark final international appearance.

Concerns remain about Hamilton’s red-ball experience, but she has expressed eagerness to learn and adapt if selected for Perth.