**Australia’s Beau Webster Suffers Injury Scare Ahead of Ashes**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Oct 04, 2025, 09:50 AM*
Australian all-rounder Beau Webster has been ruled out of Tasmania’s opening match in the Sheffield Shield season against Queensland due to an ankle injury. Thankfully, the injury is not considered serious. Webster will be reassessed ahead of the One-Day Cup match against Queensland on Thursday and before the second round of the Sheffield Shield tournament.
Despite this setback, Webster is expected to feature in Australia’s squad for the highly anticipated home Ashes series starting on November 21.
### Future Prospects: Webster’s Test Spot Under Pressure
Webster had initially planned to participate in all four of Tasmania’s Sheffield Shield matches leading up to the Ashes. Although he has made an impressive start to his Test career—scoring four half-centuries in seven matches under challenging conditions—his place in the team could come under threat once England arrives.
The return of Cameron Green to unrestricted bowling duty is likely to influence team dynamics and may impact Webster’s role in the squad.
### Team Dynamics: Desire to Play Alongside Cameron Green
Ahead of the domestic season, Webster shared his thoughts with ESPNcricinfo on team composition and his ambitions.
“If you’re scoring runs in the top six batters for Australia, if you can bowl, it’s a bonus,” Webster said. He expressed hope that both he and Green could contribute with both bat and ball to help Australia clinch victories.
### Season Performance: An Impressive Start to the Domestic Season
Webster began his domestic season on a strong note, taking five wickets across two One-Day Cup matches. Additionally, he delivered a standout batting performance, scoring 81 off 95 balls in the second match against Victoria.
These contributions underline his value and potential importance to the team, despite the current injury setback.
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Beau Webster’s fitness will be closely monitored in the coming days as he aims to return to top form ahead of the Ashes, where Australia will rely on his all-round abilities.
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