BGT 2024-25: Mark Waugh suggests replacement for Mitchell Marsh vs India in Sydney! Who is he?
Xtra Time Web Desk: Australia great Mark has suggested Australia to replace Mitchell Marsh with Beau Webster in the upcoming Sydney test against India.
While talking on Fox Cricket, Aussie legend said “There will be (a debate), depending on the conditions and the balance of the team. Beau Webster’s in the squad, (Marsh has made) no runs in this game."
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"In theory, you could bat Alex Carey at six, have Beau Webster at seven, that could be an option as well."
"(Webster) is a batting all-rounder, but he will bowl more overs, plus he can bowl offspin and seam."
“That will be a discussion point depending on what happens in the next two days here, the fitness of Mitchell Starc for example,” he further added.
This opinion came as Mitchell Marsh is probably facing the worst phase of his career, and on Day 4. He was dismissed for a knock of four runs off 13 balls and managed only 73 runs across seven innings at an average of 10.42, with a high score of 47 in Perth. His other scores are 6, 9, 5, 2, 4 and a duck. In Perth, Marsh bowled 17 overs and returned with figures of 3/77. But after that, he has only bowled 13 overs, failing to take a wicket.
On the other hand, Webster, all-rounder, who has played for Tasmania and Melbourne Stars. He can bowl both right-arm medium pace and off spin, and is also a decent right-handed batter. He has been compared to former Test players Collin Miller and Andrew Symonds.
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Although being criticised everywhere, Marsh has received a strong support from the selectors. Former Australia head coach Justin Langer while speaking on Channel 7 urged Pat Cummins and Co. to include the veteran all-rounder in the playing XI for the Sydney Test as he felt removing Marsh would not be a positive change. All eyes will be on Australian management how they take the last call!
