Beau Webster is not your average all-rounder.

The Tasmanian has been called up to Australia’s Test squad as cover for the injured Mitchell Marsh after claiming the Sheffield Shield player of the year title last season.

Throughout the first six seasons of his first class career, Webster was a spin-bowling all-rounder but in the 2020/21 season he changed to pace.

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Now that transition has led him to a potential Test debut but it hasn’t stopped him from alternating between the two disciplines over the past few seasons.

Speaking to media after his Test call-up was confirmed, Webster revealed it’s unlikely his finger spin will be required despite that unique ability.

“I’d be comfortable doing whatever they require, I feel like I’ve done it all in the last 10 years … the role will be predominantly somewhere between that five and seven with the bat and some overs as well, predominantly seam up,” he said.

“I think we’ve got the spin department covered pretty convincingly with Nathan and a few other guys who bowl part-time spin.”

The Tasmanian all-rounder’s selection in the squad comes as Australian wicket-keeping legend Ian Healy called for Webster to make his debut straight away.

The 60-year-old didn’t name who Webster should replace but suggested Mitch Marsh could move up the order, potentially hinting that Marnus Labuschagne could make way.

“Get him in, I don’t really like just adding him to the squad unless he’s going to play, drop the 12th man,” he said on SEN.

“… He’s through his injury phases. He’s massive, he’s 2m tall and he’s performed at every level – youth cricket, 2nd XI, Australia A and Tasmania level.

“He’s an all-rounder, he’s consistent with the bat, good under pressure and it might be time.

“That could be the way that we fill in a batting position, Mitch Marsh moves up if he is injury-free and then an all-rounder comes in.

“(It could be that) Mitch Marsh doesn’t become an all-rounder, he’s too injury prone, which might be the decision in the end.”