Australia announce Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with Pat Cummins Set to Captain the Aussies in Pakistan.
Despite dealing with minor injuries, Australia has included Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in their 15-member squad for next month’s Champions Trophy. Captain Pat Cummins is managing an ankle concern, while Josh Hazlewood is still recovering from a calf strain.
Australia preliminary squad:
Pat Cummins (C), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.
The squad has undergone three significant changes after Australia’s triumph in the 2023 ICC World Cup. Left-handed batter David Warner has retired from international cricket, making way for Matt Short. All-rounder Cameron Green is unavailable due to back surgery and is replaced by Aaron Hardie, while pacer Sean Abbott has been dropped from the squad, with Nathan Ellis taking his place.
All-rounder Mitch Marsh, who was left out of the Sri Lanka tour, has been reinstated in the squad for the Champions Trophy.
Australia is placed in Group B, where they will compete against England, South Africa, and Afghanistan during the group stage of the tournament.
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