Tassie’s Beau Webster a Star

TALENTED Tasmanian Tigers’ all-rounder Beau Webster has defied rumours he may be returning to the Hobart Hurricanes for the upcoming BBL season after signing for the Melbourne Stars.

After spending the past four seasons with the Melbourne Renegades, it was announced on Monday the Tasmanian born Webster had joined cross town rivals the Melbourne Stars on a three-year deal.

Webster has amassed over 750 runs in his Big Bash career to date and the 27-year-old said he was excited to join the Stars and play a role in their bid to become BBL champions for the first time.

“I am pretty excited about committing to the Stars,” Webster said.

“The club has been one of the form teams in the competition for a long time and I’m looking forward to working with David Hussey, Glenn Maxwell and getting to know the whole group.”

“I think there are a few roles I can play in T20 cricket – with both bat and ball.

“I’ve always loved playing at the MCG and I can’t wait to get out into the middle and start playing some cricket with the Stars.”

Melbourne Stars BBL head coach David Hussey said Webster would be a valuable addition to an already strong squad.

“Beau is a terrific person who will fit well in our group but more than that he’s proven in recent seasons that he can lift his strike rate and be really damaging with the bat at key points in an innings,” Hussey said

“He’s got a real ability to change up both our batting and bowling attacks and that versatility is something we’re always looking for in T20 cricket.”

Webster has also played 55 first-class games and 26 50over matches for Tasmania, batting in a variety of positions and bowling medium pace as well as off-spin.