Zampa has not played first-class cricket since moving back to New South Wales two years ago but a window has opened up for him to feature in one game before the Shield breaks for the BBL.

There is a chance that he will be considered as a left-field option for the Test series in India during February and March, although he will only have the one game to showcase his long-form skills.

"My dream is still to play Test cricket," Zampa told Fox Cricket before the third ODI against England in Melbourne last week. "I feel like my game's evolved over the last few years, it's just about the workload and seeing how my body will cope. I'd love to throw my hat in the ring [for the India tour]."

"It's rare that Adam is available for Sheffield Shield, given his taxing white ball schedule but he has this week free and has always maintained his desire to play red-ball cricket," New South Wales' head of male cricket Michael Klinger said. "For us to be able to bring in a player of his calibre and experience is a welcome one."