Beau Webster called up to Australia squad as cover for Mitchell Marsh

Beau Webster, who has been playing for Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield, has been added to the Australian squad as a cover for Mitchell Marsh ahead of the second pink ball Test against India. This marks Webster's first call-up to the international team at the age of 30.

Webster’s recent performances in red-ball cricket, including his contributions in a two-match series against India A, have earned him a spot in the Australian team. In the informal "Test" series, Webster scored 145 runs at an average of 72.50, making him the second-highest run-scorer for Australia.

Mitchell Marsh, who bowled a total of 17 overs in the Perth Test, has bowled the most overs in a Test since the 2019 Oval Test. If Marsh is unavailable for the day-night Test in Adelaide, Webster will have the opportunity to play.

India started the series with a massive 295-run victory, and the second Test will begin on December 6. The second Test in Adelaide will be a day-night fixture.

Australia Squad for the Second Test: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.