Gloucestershire has announced their third overseas signing for the 2024 season.
The Cricketer recently revealed that Australian allrounder Beau Webster will call Bristol home during the T20 Blast. He’ll also be available for Gloucestershire’s two County Championship games in June against Yorkshire and Glamorgan.
He joins fellow countryman Cameron Bancroft and Pakistan international Zafar Gohar in Gloucestershire’s overseas squad.
The 30-year-old has played 76 T20s in his career, hitting 1,395 runs at a strike rate of just under 120 and collecting 15 wickets with an economy rate of 7.12 with a combination of right-arm medium pace and right-arm off-spin.
In first-class cricket, he has scored 4,232 runs at 34.97 and 99 wickets at 44.02 in 79 games.
His previous county cricket experience came with Essex, whom he represented in last year’s One-Day Cup. He scored 260 runs and grabbed 14 wickets in eight matches.
Webster stated, “I’m looking forward to not just improving my game in the UK, but also contributing to the team’s success throughout my time here. I can’t wait to meet my teammates and get started!”
Mark Alleyne, the head coach, noted, “Beau is an incredibly well-rounded player who is experienced across all formats and provides a great option with both the bat and the ball.”
“He’s enjoyed a good season in the Big Bash League and will bring with him a lot of knowledge of playing in T20 franchise cricket, particularly in Australia.
“Beau is a tall, powerful player who can have a terrific impact on a game, and has I’m really excited to have Beau join us for the Vitality Blast and to see him help win cricket matches for Gloucestershire.”
