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Scoop Podcast: Molineux shares Test call-up story

Sophie Molineux froze and got a bit emotional when she received the call from selector Shawn Flegler that she was back in the Australian squad

 

It's been three years since Sophie Molineux has featured in an Australian squad. But after rebounding from numerous setbacks, she rejoined the Australian squad in Perth ahead of a historic Test match at the WACA Ground.

Molineux chats to hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin about her immediate reaction after getting the call from the selectors, the nervous excitement before her first training session as well as how her mindset has shifted in the last three years.

Before that, Laura and Emily cover off all the big talking points including the selection squeeze presented by the five spinners in the Test squad, plus the excitement development of more red ball cricket for Australia's domestic players.

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