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Adam Voges has made his Test debut in the first match against the West Indies in Dominica, becoming the 442nd Test cricketer for Australia.

Voges was presented with his Baggy Green cap by former Test fast bowler Brendon Julian prior to play on day one.

Brendon Julian presents Adam Voges with his Baggy Green. Australian Test cricketer No.442 #WIvAUS pic.twitter.com/D8mi5Ogqr5 — cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) June 3, 2015

The Test debut caps off a remarkable nine months for the right-hander.

In October last year, Voges guided the Alcohol.Think Again Western Warriors to the Matador One-Day Cup title before leading the Perth Scorchers to back-to-back KFC T20 Big Bash League crowns.

In between the limited-overs glory, Voges compiled a record-breaking Bupa Sheffield Shield season, scoring 1358 runs, the fourth most in Australian first-class history, and winning the Shield player of the year award.

Voges bat already has plenty of cherries // Getty Images

Australia's Bupa Support Team head coach Darren Lehmann said Voges's selection was "probably the world's worst kept secret".

"It's fantastic, we told him yesterday," said Lehmann.

"He said a few things that are really funny so he's excited and pumped and deserves his chance.

"He's had a couple of outstanding years of Shield cricket and last summer was exceptional and he did really well with WA.

"So I'm really pleased for him and his family and all the hard work he's done to get his chance."

Voges takes a diving outfield catch // Getty Images

After West Indies elected to bat, Voges was soon swapping his new Baggy Green for a green helmet, tasked with fielding at short leg as the pace battery rained down on the home side.

The 35-year-old was soon showing his wares, taking a brilliant catch running back with the flight of the ball to dismiss Jerome Taylor as part of an excellent all-round fielding performance.

Video: Watch Voges bat for Australia in the day one highlights package

State coach and former Test star Justin Langer said he was beside himself with excitement, as was Voges's family.

"I can't tell you how excited I am," said Langer. "I know, not just personally, but collectively within the WACA and having spoken to his wife Kristy and his mum and dad this morning, everyone is just so excited.

"It's a brilliant result for Vogesy and it's a brilliant result for the WACA and his family."

His mountain of Shield runs earned him a place in Australia's Frank Worrell Trophy and Ashes squads, and an injury to former WA teammate Chris Rogers opened the door for a Test match debut.

While Voges is new to the Test scene, his 31 one-day international caps and seven T20 international appearances will hold him in good stead come game time.

Voges made his first-class debut for WA in 2003 // Getty Images

Voges celebrating his first one-day ton // Getty Images

After eight Shield matches, the young star has his first century // Getty Images

In 2006, Voges was called in to replace Damien Martyn for the final two Ashes Tests. Seen here next Justin Langer // Getty Images

In 2007, Voges made his ODI debut in Hamilton, New Zealand, scoring 16 not out // Getty Images

His prolific limited-overs talents took him to England and three counties, here batting for Nottinghamshire // Gettty Images

Believe it or not, Voges bowled to this field in a T20I // Getty Images

Walking off victorious alongside Michael Hussey in India in 2009 // Getty Images

Voges displaying his all-round game as the sun sets in 2010 // Getty Images

The introduction of the BBL brought Voges to the Melbourne Stars for one season // Getty Images

Down but not out in 2011 // Getty Images

Voges returned home to the Perth Scorchers for BBL|02 and beyond // Getty Images

Walking off the WACA with Liam Davis after sharing a 343-run partnership // Getty Images

Completing a return catch in England in 2013 // Getty Images

Representing Middlesex in 2013, his current county // Getty Images

Embracing Langer after winning the Matador One-Day Cup in October 2014 // Getty Images

Voges with Shaun Marsh after BBL|03 glory. The Scorchers would repeat the effort a year later // Getty Images

The icing on the cake - a century in the Shield final last summer // Getty Images