That will most likely be in the pace bowler stakes, with uncapped pair Maitlan Brown and Lucy Hamilton in the running to earn their first Test cap.

Fellow pace bowler Darcie Brown, who has played five Tests, is also in the frame to be picked.

Hamilton returned figures of 0-46 in her ODI debut on Sunday, but the 19-year-old left-hander is considered a star on the rise.

“We’ve loved seeing left-arm quicks run in here at the WACA over the years, so I’m excited if she gets the opportunity to see her do her thing,” Healy said.

“She’s an incredibly mature 19-year-old, and well deserved of a ODI debut, and if she happens to get the baggy green, then I’m excited to see what she can do.”

And is there any doubt about spinner Alana King being picked for what is a traditionally pace-friendly WACA wicket?

“I’m not sure you’re taking it away from her after a five-for at the MCG in our last Test match,” Healy said in reference to King’s hauls of 5-53 and 4-45 when Australia thrashed England last year.

“In ODI and Test cricket, she’s our No.1 leg spinner. So I dare say if you took that away from her, there might be a few phone calls.”

Australia lead the multi-format series 8-4, meaning India must win the Test in order to draw the series.

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