Essex draft in Beau Webster for One-Day Cup stint after summer in local club cricket

Webster, a fixture in the Melbourne Stars side in the Big Bash, has been playing club cricket for Upminster, where he has been teaming up with former Essex wicketkeeper Adam Wheater

Australian allrounder Beau Webster will join Essex for the duration of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.

Webster, a fixture in the Melbourne Stars side in the Big Bash, has been playing club cricket for Upminster, where he has been teaming up with former Essex wicketkeeper Adam Wheater. 

The 29-year-old will be available throughout the 50-over tournament.

"It's fantastic to sign for Essex and to get a chance in county cricket. I've played with a lot of English guys who have talked about how good it is, so it'll be great to experience it for myself," he said.

^{Beau Webster has joined Essex [Getty Images]}

"I've really enjoyed being here this year, so to stay in the area and test myself at the next level will be brilliant."

Essex head coach Anthony McGrath said: "When we became aware that a player of Beau's calibre might be available for the One-Day Cup this year, we wanted to move to bring him on board.

"He is a tall, powerful player who can impact a match with bat and ball, and having spoken to him already, I know just how keen he is to get going and help win games of cricket for Essex."

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