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India Today
7 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
WTC Final: Australia's Beau Webster hopes to earn Lord's nod for South Africa clash
Australia all-rounder Beau Webster is leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of a place in the starting XI for this week's ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's, where Pat Cummins' side will take on South Africa in the much-anticipated title 31, burst onto the Test scene earlier this year with a composed debut against India in Sydney and built on that momentum during the tour of Sri Lanka, where his dual skills with bat and ball gave Australia an added layer of balance. However, the return of Cameron Green from back surgery has added a layer of complexity to selection discussions, with Green set to feature in a specialist batting may still leave room for Webster's all-round talents, and he's determined to make a strong case. Speaking to ICC Digital, Webster expressed both pride in his journey and hunger to contribute on the biggest stage. "I'd be hugely proud to represent the country in such a big game," Webster told ICC Digital."The boys look forward to this fixture and the two-year cycles means there is a lot of cricket to get to this point and being a part of that I'm really proud of. I'll be doing everything I can to try and play and show everyone what I can do."In preparation for English conditions, Webster spent May playing county cricket for Warwickshire, where he adapted impressively to the Dukes ball and unfamiliar pitches. His stint included valuable runs in the middle order and disciplined spells with the ball, experiences he believes have sharpened his game in time for the WTC was lucky enough to play four games for Warwickshire in some different conditions with the Dukes ball," Webster said."I think it was only beneficial for both my batting and bowling and I feel like I'm hitting the ball as well as I ever have and hopefully that can continue if I get the nod (against South Africa)."With conditions at Lord's likely to aid seam and swing, Webster's versatility could be a key asset as Australia chase back-to-back WTC titles.
Int'l Cricket Council
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Proud Webster eager to earn Lord's nod for WTC25 Final
The return of fellow all-rounder Cameron Green from back surgery means Webster has some competition on to retain his place in the Australian line-up, but the fact that Green will only play at Lord's as a batter means there may still be room for the confident 31-year-old. Webster is determined to make sure he stays at the forefront of selectors' minds and hoping it will help him get the chance to showcase his skills against South Africa at Lord's in the Ultimate Test. "I'd be hugely proud to represent the country in such a big game," Webster told ICC Digital. "The boys look forward to this fixture and the two-year cycles means there is a lot of cricket to get to this point and being a part of that I'm really proud of. "I'll be doing everything I can to try and play and show everyone what I can do."
Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘I hope you lose..': Ricky Ponting's cheeky message to Marco Jansen before PBKS pacer left IPL 2025 for WTC final preps
Marco Jansen has been at the heart of South Africa's rise to their first ICC World Test Championship final in the 2023-25 cycle. Despite featuring in only six Tests this edition, the towering Proteas pacer racked up 29 wickets, his 33.17 strike rate bettered only by India's Jasprit Bumrah among bowlers who have managed at least as many scalps as him. With South Africa demanding the return of their WTC-final-bound players ahead of the IPL 2025 Playoffs late last month, Jansen had to leave an in-form Punjab Kings shortly before they made their bid for a maiden title. The left-arm seamer was integral to Punjab's middle and death-overs bowling plans, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker with 16 scalps in 14 games. Jansen recently opened up on the bond that he created with head coach Ricky Ponting at Punjab and the former Aussie captain's cheeky message for him as he prepared to leave India for Lord's to take on the defending Test champs, Australia, starting June 11. 'Before I left (India), he (Ponting) just said 'good luck, I hope you do well, but I hope you lose',' the 25-year-old Jansen told ICC Digital. Jansen, however, thanked Ponting for firming him up with a wave of confidence ahead of a momentous summit clash as South Africa aim to end a long ICC title drought. 'I learnt a lot from him, especially from a mental point of view. He is always positive, and he always sees the good stuff instead of the bad stuff, if it makes sense,' he said. 'And I think that's why he's a legend of the game, because you always lean towards what could happen instead of what could go wrong. For me personally in the IPL, he's helped a lot in that regard, because he always reminds you what could be, what you can do and what could happen instead of what couldn't happen,' he added.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
WTC Final: Marco Jansen reveals Ricky Ponting's cheeky send-off - 'Good luck, but hope you lose' ahead of Australia clash
South African pacer Marco Jansen has shared the cheeky parting words from that continue to echo in his mind as he prepares to face Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Fresh off a stellar (IPL) season with Punjab Kings, where he claimed 16 wickets in 14 matches, Jansen revealed that Ponting, who coached the Kings to a runners-up finish in his debut season, offered both support and a light-hearted jab before Jansen left India for England. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. 'Before I left (India), he (Ponting) just said, 'Good luck, I hope you do well, but I hope you lose',' Jansen told ICC Digital with a grin, as South Africa's warm-up match against Zimbabwe was washed out in Arundel. The 24-year-old left-armer was full of praise for Ponting's coaching style, especially his ability to nurture confidence and focus on the positives. Poll Do you believe Marco Jansen will excel in the ICC World Test Championship Final? Yes, he will excel No, he will struggle 'I learnt a lot from him, especially from a mental point of view. He is always positive and he always sees the good stuff instead of the bad. I think that's why he's a legend of the game,' Jansen said. 'He always reminds you what could happen, what you can do, instead of what might go wrong.' Now shifting focus to red-ball cricket, Jansen is keen to soak up more knowledge from recently retired England pacer , who has joined the Proteas in a consulting role ahead of the WTC Final. Gautam Gambhir sends stern message after Bengaluru tragedy 'Obviously, he's played a lot against Australia at Lord's,' Jansen said. 'Maybe I'll pick his brain… ask what they did to get certain batters out. But at the end of the day, you still have to figure it out yourself on the pitch.'
Int'l Cricket Council
2 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Jansen reveals Ponting's parting IPL gift ahead of WTC Final
Jansen said Ponting had instilled great confidence in his bowling since he joined up with the Kings earlier this year and he is planning to use that newfound belief when the Proteas take on Australia in the one-off Ultimate Test. "Before I left (India), he (Ponting) just said 'good luck, I hope you do well, but I hope you lose'," Jansen told ICC Digital from Arundel on Tuesday after the opening day of South Africa's warm-up match against Zimbabwe was washed out due to persistent rain. "I learnt a lot from him, especially from a mental point of view. He is always positive and he always sees the good stuff instead of the bad stuff, if it makes sense. "And I think that's why he's a legend of the game, because you always lean towards what could happen instead of what could go wrong. For me personally in the IPL, he's helped a lot in that regard, because he always reminds you what could be, what you can do and what could happen instead of what couldn't happen."
