Beau Webster Set for Warwickshire Debut Ahead of WTC Final Debut Match: Warwickshire vs Yorkshire, County Championship (Friday, May 2, 2025) Purpose: Match practice ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final in June, where Australia will face South Africa at Lord’s. Recent International Form: Test Debut: vs India at the SCG in the Border-Gavaskar series. Scored 57 in the first innings. Finished the chase with an unbeaten 39, helping Australia clinch the series. Sri Lanka Series: Played both Tests. Demonstrated bowling versatility, switching between medium pace and off-spin. Webster joins a growing list of Australian players using county stints to sharpen their game before the WTC final. Beau Webster: A Vital Asset for Australia and Warwickshire Warwickshire Signing: Originally contracted until the end of July 2025, Webster is now expected to miss parts of that stint due to likely selection in: The WTC Final vs South Africa (June 11–15) The West Indies Test series (3 matches ending July 16) Replacing Marsh: Webster slotted into the Australian Test side in place of Mitchell Marsh, and now offers a crucial all-round option, especially given: Cameron Green’s recovery from a back injury limits him to batting only for now. Webster’s medium pace is seen as a valuable bowling asset alongside his batting. Versatility: Batting: Strong middle-order presence (e.g., 57 & 39* vs India) Bowling: Can switch between medium pace and offspin Fielding: High-quality fielder Coach's Praise: Ian Westwood hailed Webster as “a cricketer on the up,” calling him perhaps the most versatile allrounder available—highlighting his unique dual bowling ability and all-round excellence. Webster’s late emergence as a multi-dimensional player adds vital depth to Australia’s red-ball setup, especially heading into a critical stretch of international fixtures.