Oz Confirm Webster's SCG debut, Will Replace Off-Colour Marsh
The Statesman Siliguri|January 03, 2025
The all-rounder will be fielded during the final Test as Australia aim to regain the BGT trophy
TRIDIB BAPARNASH

Australia confirmed experienced seam-bowling all-rounder Beau Webster's debut for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, replacing Mitchell Marsh for his dismal returns from the first four Tests.

Skipper Pat Cummins announced on the eve of the New Year's Test against India that Webster would come in for Marsh, who has managed 73 runs at 10.42 in this series.

With the ball, Marsh has been sporadically used by the Aussies with the 33-year-old rolling his arms for 13 overs in the past three Tests. He suffered from a troubled back in the tour opener in front of his home crowd in Perth, although Australian management have since insisted there are no fitness concerns for him.

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