**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. While the injury is not considered serious, the decision has been made as a precaution. Webster is set to be reassessed ahead of Tasmania’s One-Day Cup match against Queensland on Thursday and before the second round of the Shield tournament.
### Future Prospects and Test Spot Under Pressure
Webster is expected to be part of Australia’s squad for the upcoming home Ashes series, which begins on November 21. He had planned to play all four of Tasmania’s Sheffield Shield matches prior to the Ashes to maintain form and fitness.
Despite a promising start to his Test career—registering four half-centuries in seven matches under challenging batting conditions—Webster may face pressure to retain his spot when England arrives. The likely return of Cameron Green to unrestricted bowling duty could alter team dynamics and influence selection decisions.
### Team Dynamics and Collaboration with Cameron Green
Before the season, Webster shared his thoughts on team composition with ESPNcricinfo, expressing his eagerness to play alongside Cameron Green. He said, “If you’re scoring runs in the top six batters for Australia, if you can bowl it’s a bonus.” Webster hopes that both he and Green can contribute with both bat and ball to strengthen Australia’s chances of winning matches.
### Strong Start to Domestic Season
Webster started his domestic season on a high note, taking five wickets across two One-Day Cup matches. He also impressed with the bat, scoring 81 runs off 95 balls in the second match against Victoria. These performances underscore his potential and importance to Tasmania’s squad, despite the current injury setback.
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Webster’s injury will be closely monitored as he aims to return to full fitness ahead of the Ashes series, where his all-round skills could prove vital for Australia.
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