Australia Drops Two Players From Ashes Squad After Boxing Day Test Defeat

• Australia released all-rounder Beau Webster and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis from their Ashes squad after losing the Boxing Day Test to England.
• The players will participate in the Big Bash League (BBL) for Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers, respectively, this week.
• They are expected to rejoin the squad before the fifth and final Ashes Test against England, scheduled from January 4-8, 2026, in Sydney.
• Webster, who has not featured in the Ashes, might replace Cameron Green in the playing XI for the upcoming Test.
• Inglis played in two Ashes matches but failed to make a significant impact, with low chances of playing in Sydney.

Why It Matters: Australia released Webster and Inglis from Ashes squad for BBL stint before Sydney Test.