Kolkata : Australia, on November 28, 2024 announced their squad for 2nd Test against India, to be played from December 6, 2024. They included All-rounder Beau Webster in that list.
The Tasmanian is actually backup for All-rounder Mitchell Marsh , who pulled up in Perth Test, where, Australia faced heavy defeat against India.
WEBSTER EQUALLED GARY SOBBER’S 132 YEARS OLD RECORD
Last summer, Webster etched his name in Sheffield Shield’s 132-year history by becoming only the second player, after West Indian legend Sir Garry Sobers, to achieve the extraordinary feat of scoring over 900 runs and taking 30 wickets in a single season.
In the 2024-25 Sheffield Shield season, he showcased his match-winning capabilities, sealing Tasmania’s first win with two crucial late wickets against New South Wales.
His contributions this summer include 448 runs at an impressive average of 56 and 16 wickets.
“(Webster) is a special player at the moment,” Tasmanian captain Jordan Silk told reporters after the domestic game, where Webster equalled Sobber’s record.
“Anytime I feel like we’re in trouble, I feel like I can throw him the ball, and he just seems to be able to create something, or anytime we’re in similar trouble with the bat, then he’s able to dig us out of it. He showed his class again this game with valuable runs, first and second innings, and then obviously to take the last two wickets”, concluded Silk.
Uncapped Webster has been one of the best All-rounder in Australian Domestic Cricket. Due to his form, records and versatility, he has received the call in the squad.
Beau Webster’s First-Cass Record:
Batting: Matches – 93 | Runs – 5297 | HS 183 | Avg – 37.83 | 12x100s | 24x50s
Bowling: Matches 93 | Wickets 148 | BBI 6/100 | Ave. 37.39 | Econ. 3.45 | SR 64.8 | 2x5wh.
