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On Friday, December 27, Cricket Australia (CA) released Tasmania batter Beau Webster from the squad amid the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. The decision from CA came after the right-handed batter wasn't named in the Playing XI for the fourth Test in Melbourne.
Earlier, Cricket Australia added Sam Konstas, Sean Abbott and Beau Webster in the Australian Test squad for the final two Tests of the five-match BGT 2024-25. While Konstas replaced Nathan McSweeney, who had a mixed outing in the series, the other additions came after Josh Hazlewood was ruled out with an injury.
Beau Webster to rejoin Australia squad on Sunday in Melbourne
As informed by ESPNcricinfo, Webster was released from the Test squad to be available to the Melbourne Stars for their match against Sydney Thunder in Canberra. The Stars are set to lock horns with Sydney Thunder on Saturday, December 28 at the Manuka Oval. However, the 31-year-old all-rounder will return to Melbourne and rejoin the side on Sunday, December 29.
Speaking of the Melbourne Stars, the side are placed at the bottom of the points table in BBL 2024-25. They are yet to win a game, having played four matches so far in the tournament.
Australia's Playing XI for Boxing Test vs India
Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
