Just ahead of the start of the only Test, a day/night affair in Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast between Australia Women and India Women, Aussie opener Rachael Haynes has been ruled out for the rest of the series including only Test and three T20Is. It has been reported that she suffered a right hamstring injury during Sunday's third ODI.
"Unfortunately her hamstring is no good," Matthew Mott, Australian Women head coach was quoted as saying in an official press release.
"She's devastated – obviously Test matches don't come around too often, she's a key member of our squad so our thoughts are with her at the moment,” he added.
With the 34-year-old Haynes not playing, it might be a chance for either Georgia Redmayne to get her first crack at the red cherry. Another consideration might be of all-rounder Tahlia McGrath who has done exceptionally well with the bat and has been more than good enough with the ball in the series so far. In both cases, Beth Mooney would be asked to open.
Mott was excited about leg-spinner Georgia Wareham getting back to her fit self and hoped that she will make the debut.
"Georgia's ticking all the boxes for her return to play," he said. "She was very sensible around that – she felt something quite early, got treatment and has been doing everything she can to get it right.
"So hopefully she gets the opportunity – she's done everything in her powers to be ready,” he said.
The only Test begins on Thursday, September 30.