BGT 2024-25: Mitchell Marsh to be replaced in Sydney Test? find out who paves the way!
Xtra Time Web Desk: The New Year starts with a 'dream comes true' moment for Tasmanian all rounder Beau Webster as he is all set to make his debut replacing the out-of-form Mitchell Marsh in the playing XI for the Sydney Test.
As announced by Australian side, the only change found in the team is Beau Webster coming in for Marsh. Right now, the score line of the series is in favour of Australia commanding 2-1 series lead in Melbourne. Marsh, Australia's T20 captain, managed to score only 73 runs across the first four Tests and bowled casually. Hence, 31 years old Webster makes his way with a heavy domestic record in favour.
Having scored 5,297 runs and taken 148 wickets in 93 first-class matches, Webster has always been on the spotlight. So far bowling is concerned, Webster took 148 wickets, solidifying his status as a genuine all-rounder.
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Born on December 1, 1993, Webster's cricketing journey began with age-group cricket for Tasmania before debuting in first-class cricket in 2014.
Webster's contributions have been crucial for Tasmania, particularly in recent seasons. Since the start of the 2022/23 campaign, he has smashed 1,837 runs at an average of 51.01 and taken 39 wickets that helped him earning the title of Sheffield Shield Player of the Season, and his impressive showing in the recent Australia A series against India further bolstered his case for national selection.
Tasmania captain Jordan Silk praised Webster's adaptability stating, "He's basically playing as our third seamer and top-six batter, which is a pretty good luxury to have in our side."
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As India and Australia prepares for the Adelaide Test, Webster is ready to step up. He said on Thursday, "I'd be comfortable to do whatever they require; I feel like I've done it all in the last ten years at the top and in the middle."
"I daresay the role will be somewhere between that five and seven with the bat and some overs as well, predominantly seam up. We've got the spin department covered pretty convincingly with Nathan (Lyon) and a few other guys who bowl some part-time spin."
