His contract with Warwickshire runs from early May to the end of July, and he will be available in both the County Championship and T20 Blast. If he is named in Australia’s squad for the WTC final – as expected – then he will likely miss a handful of Blast matches, with the final scheduled for June 11-15. Australia will then have a tour of the West Indies, including three Tests, starting in late June.
Other members of Australia’s Test squad not involved in either the IPL or PSL may follow Webster’s lead in seeking county contracts in the run-up to the WTC final. Two South African regulars, David Bedingham (Durham) and Kyle Verreynne (Nottinghamshire), have already agreed deals.
Webster will represent his third county in as many years, following recent spells with Essex (in 2023) and Gloucestershire (in 2024). His stock has risen significantly in that time – his deal with Essex came while he was playing club cricket in the UK, before joining Gloucestershire for the bulk of their successful T20 Blast campaign last summer.
“I am very pleased to sign with the Bears for part of the 2025 season,” Webster said. “Having played Birmingham League cricket [for Knowle and Dorridge] In the past I have great memories of the people and the area. “I played championship cricket last summer with Gloucestershire and loved the challenge of the competition.”
Mark Robinson, Warwickshire head coach, said: “We are delighted that Beau has chosen to become a Bear. Since we first approached him, he has made his international debut, which shows how highly he is regarded by the England selectors. Australia. As an all-rounder, He will give us great balance in both the Championship and Blast.”
