99bet Who Is Beau Webster? Mitchell Marsh’s Replacement And AUS's New Threat To IND In Sydney Test

Beau Webster. Photo: File Beau Webster. Photo: File

After struggling to find his rhythm, Mitchell Marsh has lost his spot in Australia’s squad for the final Test against India, set to begin on Friday, January 3, in Sydney. Stepping into his place is 31-year-old Beau Webster, making his Test debut. But who is he? (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)

With four matches played so far, Australia lead the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1(one game ended in a tie). After Sam Konstas shone in his debut in the last match scoring half-ton, it’s now Beau Webster’s turn to step up and pose a new challenge to India in the series decider.

Ahead of the fifth Australia vs India Test match, Aussies captain Pat Cummins confirmed Beau Webster’s inclusion in the playing XI with aims to reclaim the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy after eight years.

Who is Beau Webster?

Beau Webster is a 31-year-old Australian all-rounder who has been a star in domestic cricket in Australia playing for Tasmania across all formats. He made his debut in the first-class in 2014. In the Big Bash League, he plays for the Melbourne Stars.

What makes Webster a dual threat is the fact that he is a good finger spinner, and also a seamer.

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Playing 93 first-class matches, he has amassed 5,297 runs, including 12 centuries, at an average of nearly 38. In his bowling career, Webster has bagged 148 red-ball wickets at an average of 37.39.

Webster will bat for the national team for the first time in New Year 2025 at number six. The match will also see the left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc's return after a back/rib issue. Check the full Playing XIs of the IND vs AUS fifth test HERE.

The India vs Australia99bet, 5th Test will be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. It will be broadcast on the Star Sports TV channels in India.