Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been dropped from the playing XI for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Captain Pat Cummins confirmed that Beau Webster will replace Marsh, making his Test debut and becoming the 469th player to represent Australia in Test cricket.
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Marsh, who struggled during the series, scored only 73 runs at an average of 10.42, leading to his exclusion.
Meanwhile, fast bowler Mitchell Starc, despite dealing with a rib injury, will play in the New Year’s Test.
Cummins praised Starc’s resolve, stating that missing the match was never an option for the pacer.
Australia leads the five-match series 2-1, with the final Test starting tomorrow at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
