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Aussie women call in Irish bolter for T20s

Kim Garth is poised to become the first cricketer in history to go from playing against Australia to wearing the green and gold after the Irish seamer bolted into the squad to tour India.

Just months out from February's World Cup, Garth has become an all-time surprise selection after she was named in the 15-woman Twenty20 squad on Tuesday.

The call-up leaves her as a genuine option for Australia's T20 title defence in South Africa, with officials liking her new-ball work and variations through the middle.

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