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Webster’s Five-for and Green’s Bowling Return Intensify Australia’s Ashes XI Debate

Shield auditions sharpen the selectors’ decision over the first Test XI.

Overview

  • Beau Webster claimed 5-50 for Tasmania in Hobart to help bowl South Australia out for 177 in reply to 209.
  • Tasmania closed day two at 9-177 for a lead of 209, with Webster dismissed for 13 and 8 in his two batting innings.
  • Cameron Green resumed bowling for Western Australia after six weeks out with side soreness, sending down two four-over spells and taking an early wicket at the WACA.
  • Selectors are weighing whether to keep Webster as the all-round option, pick Green if fully bowling-fit, or opt for specialist opener Jake Weatherald before the November 21 opener in Perth.
  • The batting order could shift under those scenarios, with reports noting Marnus Labuschagne’s position may hinge on whether Green plays as an all-rounder or as a specialist batter.