Just where Webster slots into Australia’s strong batting lineup remains to be seen, with Australia selectors facing a wealth of riches as they try and squeeze all their talented red-ball stars into the final XI against Bangladesh.
The Aussies have 13 players in their squad for the two-match series with the Asian country and Webster sees no reason why both himself and fellow all-rounder Green can’t co-exist in the XI.
“I don’t see why not,” Webster said. “It’s surely more of a benefit to have more options in that top seven with the ball, and I certainly don’t see it as a direct competition. It only adds more option and more benefits for the captain if we’re both performing with the bat, with both of our main skill, and what we can offer in the field.
“I love playing with Cameron, I love having the options if he’s on with the ball or if I’m on with the ball, we can chop and change if the big three and the spinner need a chop-out. So I’m more than happy.
“I’m just happy doing my job and making myself hard to leave out of the 11, whether that’s with the bat or the ball. I pride myself on being able to contribute in all facets of the game, and so does he. It just so happens that we’re allrounders and both primarily batters.”
