Beau Webster Eager to Shine in ICC World Test Championship Alongside Cameron Green
Webster's Journey to the World Test Championship
Melbourne, Australia - June 1: Beau Webster, the Australian all-rounder who made his international debut during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, is thrilled about the prospect of playing in the ICC World Test Championship. He expressed admiration for fellow all-rounder Cameron Green, whom he described as a "generational talent."
Since his first match against India at the SCG in January 2025, Webster has established himself as a promising all-round option for the Australian Test team.
In his three Test matches, he has scored 150 runs, including a half-century, and taken three wickets, which earned him a spot in the squad for the upcoming World Test Championship Final against South Africa, starting June 11, according to the ICC.
Webster further solidified his position during his county stint with Warwickshire, where he amassed 172 runs and took 10 wickets in four matches. This followed a successful 2024 season with Gloucestershire, where he scored 233 runs and claimed 16 wickets in four games.
Green, another pace all-rounder in the squad for the Ultimate Test, has also made headlines with three centuries from five county matches for Gloucestershire.
However, Green is recovering from back surgery and has yet to bowl, making Webster's performance in English conditions even more crucial.
The combination of Green's batting prowess and Webster's all-round capabilities raises the possibility of both players participating in the Ultimate Test.
In an interview with a local media outlet, Webster shared his enthusiasm about this potential pairing.
"He [Green] is a generational talent and an exceptional cricketer," Webster remarked, as reported by the ICC. "He is only going to improve. At just 25, he has a bright future ahead of him."
"I am uncertain about the final lineup or how they will choose the all-rounders, but I am hopeful that we can both be included," he added.
Webster expressed his desire for his performances in England to catch the selectors' attention ahead of Australia's title defense against South Africa.
"I enjoy challenging myself with the Dukes ball in various conditions. My goal is to consistently put my name forward to the selectors and make it difficult for them to leave me out of the XI. That is my primary aim for coming here, to keep improving my game," he stated.
If both players are selected in the XI, it could lead to Marnus Labuschagne being moved up the batting order to open. Webster expressed confidence in Labuschagne, who has averaged nine in three county innings, to perform well in the final match.
"When he is at his best, he is phenomenal. His statistics speak volumes. He is a game-changer and a century-maker. I believe moving to the top of the order won't faze him. Whoever is chosen for the final will be eager to perform," he said.
Webster's international career has been quite a journey, with his impressive domestic performances leading to his debut at the beginning of this year in the Sydney Test against India, following Green's absence and Mitch Marsh's lackluster performance during the summer.
"I am incredibly proud of what I have achieved," Webster remarked. "But this is just the beginning, and I aim to build on my initial success in the Baggy Green."
Reflecting on his Test debut, Webster described it as his most cherished memory. He recalled hitting the winning runs at the SCG as Australia clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 series victory.
"It was a whirlwind experience. Everything happened so fast, and I wish I had taken a moment to appreciate it more. Being out there with Travis was unforgettable," he shared.
"To this day, hitting the winning runs remains my favorite cricketing moment, without a doubt," he concluded.