(Cricket News) After an impressive Big Bash league season for the Melbourne Stars, the Australian all-rounder Beau Webster has been signed by Gloucestershire for the upcoming Vitality Blast. Webster will join his team in Bristol in late May this year. He will also be available for two County Championship fixtures against Yorkshire and Glamorgan in June.
Webster, has been a part of Tasmania in Australia’s domestic competitions since 2014. He alsoo had a promising Sheffield Shield this year where he scored 554 runs at 61.55 and was the second highest run getter. He also bowls both right-arm medium-pace and off-spin.
He has previous experience of county cricket, where he played for Essex in last year’s Metro Bank One Day Cup. He finished the campaign with 14 wickets at an economy of 5.47, and also scored 280 runs at an average of 37.14.
“I am really excited and very grateful for the opportunity to join Gloucestershire for the 2024 Vitality Blast campaign,” Webster said. “I’m looking forward to not only developing my game further in the UK but also to playing a part in helping the team win matches during my time here. I can’t wait to meet my teammates and get started.”
Mark Alleyne, Gloucestershire’s incoming head coach, said: “Beau is an incredibly well-rounded player who is experienced across all formats and offers a great option with both the bat and the ball.
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