Champions Trophy: Pat Cummins to lead as Australia announce 15-member squad
India TodayAustralia have announced their preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. Chief of selectors George Bailey named 15 players in the squad, including the injured fast bowling duo Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Australia have named a strong squad, which includes two fresh call-ups - Matt Short and Aaron Hardie. Pat Cummins' Injury: Details Australia Preliminary Squad for Champions Trophy Pat Cummins, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa Australia pacer Nathan Ellis has been rewarded for strong Big Bash League form with the Hobart Hurricanes, who have locked in a finals berth in Australia's domestic T20 tournament. Short has been a One Day International mainstay for the Aussies wince Warner's retirement in November 2023, while Hardie has also represented Australia in the format cricket 11 times.