Australia's Beau Webster suffers injury scare ahead of Ashes
What's the story
Australian all-rounder Beau Webster has been ruled out of Tasmania's opening match in the Sheffield Shield season against Queensland. The decision comes after he suffered an ankle injury, which is not considered serious. The player will be reassessed before the One-Day Cup match against Queensland on Thursday and ahead of the second round of the Shield tournament. Notably, Webster is expected to be a part of Australia's squad for the upcoming home Ashes, starting November 21.
Future prospects
Webster's test spot under pressure
Webster had planned to play all four of Tasmania's Shield matches before the Ashes series. Despite his impressive Test career start, with four half-centuries in seven matches under challenging batting conditions, he could be under pressure to retain his spot when England arrive. Cameron Green is likely to return to unrestricted bowling duty by then, which could change the team dynamics.
Team dynamics
Desire to play alongside Green
Webster had shared his thoughts on the team composition with ESPNcricinfo ahead of the season. He expressed his desire to play alongside Green, saying, "If you're scoring runs in the top six batters for Australia if you can bowl it's a bonus." He also said he hopes both of them could contribute with both bat and ball to help Australia win games.
Season performance
Impressive start to domestic season
Webster started his domestic season on a high note, taking five wickets in two One-Day Cup matches. He also scored an impressive 81 off 95 balls in the second match against Victoria. This performance highlights his potential and importance to the team, despite the current injury setback.