**Australia’s Beau Webster Suffers Injury Scare Ahead of Ashes**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | October 4, 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. Fortunately, the injury is not considered serious. Webster will be reassessed ahead of the One-Day Cup match against Queensland on Thursday and prior to the second round of the Shield tournament.
### Looking Ahead: Webster and the Ashes
Webster is expected to be part of Australia’s squad for the highly anticipated home Ashes series starting on November 21. Before the Ashes, he had planned to participate in all four of Tasmania’s Sheffield Shield matches to maintain form and fitness.
Despite a promising start to his Test career—scoring four half-centuries in seven matches under challenging conditions—Webster’s place in the team could come under pressure. Cameron Green is likely to return to unrestricted bowling duty by the time the Ashes begin, potentially altering team dynamics and selection considerations.
### Team Dynamics and Webster’s Role
Ahead of the season, Webster shared his thoughts with ESPNcricinfo on the team composition and his aspirations. He expressed enthusiasm about playing alongside Green, stating, “If you’re scoring runs in the top six batters for Australia, if you can bowl, it’s a bonus.” He hopes both he and Green can contribute effectively with both bat and ball to help Australia secure victories.
### Strong Domestic Season Start
Webster kicked off his domestic season impressively, taking five wickets across two One-Day Cup matches. He also showcased his batting prowess with a notable innings of 81 runs off 95 balls in the second match against Victoria. These performances underline his value to the team despite the current injury setback.
As Webster recovers, fans and selectors alike will be eager to see him regain full fitness and continue his vital contributions ahead of the Ashes series.
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