[PICTURES/VIDEOS] Beau Webster - A new Australian allrounder

[BouncerGuy]

Beau Webster, a powerful right-hand bat and medium-pace allrounder, has found success mainly at No. 6 for Tasmania, with centuries in most top-order positions. Initially a part-time offspinner, he switched to medium pace post-Covid, becoming a formidable first-class allrounder, bowling around 130kph with swing and seam movement.

In 2023-24, he topped the Sheffield Shield run charts (938 at 58.62) and took 30 wickets at 29.30, becoming the second player after Sir Garfield Sobers to achieve this feat. This earned him a county stint with Gloucestershire and Australia A selection. Impressive performances against India A led to his call-up to Australia's Test squad, making his debut in the fifth Test against India.

 

[BouncerGuy]

What a start to his career. 50 on debut.

He batted in difficult conditions.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1875381710956724581

 

[Farabi]

31 year old debutant. Showing he’s ready on debut and delivered a much needed performance.
In Pakistan would be considered too old.

 

[BouncerGuy]

A debut he will remember for years. Good performance overall.

 

[stani_pak]

A lot to like about this guy

 

[kingusama92]

Really nice find.

His technique is excellent and bats like a proper batsman.

 

[Ice Man]

A very crucial selection in the end for us. Had the selectors agreed with Langer that we shouldn't unsettle the change room and stick with Marsh for the 5th test then, we are probably looking at a 2-2 draw right now.

Webster was simply outstanding and close to the most influential player (hard to go past a 10 wicket performance). Both times he came in under immense pressure, especially in the first innings and allowed us to post a score on par with India rather than the sub 100 score we would most likely have scored if Marsh was playing.

Also, bowling 12 overs or so for not alot of runs allowed our main quicks the rest they needed to ensure they bowled with impact each time. Then to top it off he kept his head and brought it home with a 39 not out. Quite impressive.

 

[angrypathan]

31 year old debutant. Showing he’s ready on debut and delivered a much needed performance.
In Pakistan would be considered too old.

We’ve literally got Noman Ali in the squad who looked 45 when he debuted

 

[KingLiton]

He should have represented Australia a long time ago, regional bias exists even in Australia. He is a better cricketer than Mitch Marsh.

 

[Bewal Express]

Looks a good batsman. Where has he been?

 

[FearlessRoar]

Looks a good batsman. Where has he been?

He is the top scorer of their 2024-25 red-ball domestic season.

 

[sweep_shot]

Find of the series.

I expect him to become a regular in the Aussie team.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

No surprise he did well on this wicket. He's been brought up in Tasmania. Where the wicket in general is a seamer.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Serviceable for a while. Not sure how he will go in other types of wickets

 

[Cricket Warrior]

his defence is incredible... i think he could be utilized as an opener too

 

[Rana]

Confident cricketer

Dream debut.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

SA and Australia just have the luxury of multiple 6"6 85 mph all rounders who are excellent batsmen and catchers aswell. It's so ridiculous compared to the subcontinent teams

 

[jnaveen1980]

SA and Australia just have the luxury of multiple 6"6 85 mph all rounders who are excellent batsmen and catchers aswell. It's so ridiculous compared to the subcontinent teams

NZ nders are called hobbits after LOTR. But in reality they have some really tall guys as well.