Starc pulls out of Champions Trophy 2025, Smith to lead Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starc pulls out of Champions Trophy 2025, Smith to lead Australia

The Hindu  

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy for personal reasons, leaving the squad without its three frontline quicks for the ODI tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. World champions Australia will now lean on a quartet of fringe fast bowlers — Sean Abbott, Spencer Johnson, Ben Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis — in their bid for more ODI silverware. Selectors confirmed Steve Smith will lead the depleted squad in Cummins' absence, having recently captained Australia in their 2-0 series sweep of the test series against Sri Lanka. Australia squad Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.

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IPL shows huge depth in Indian cricket: Australia's Mitchell Starc praises league
1 week, 6 days ago

IPL shows huge depth in Indian cricket: Australia's Mitchell Starc praises league

India Today  

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has heaped praise on the Indian Premier League 2025, highlighting how the premier franchise league reflects the incredible depth of talent within Indian cricket. Although India endured a disappointing conclusion to their Test season, the Rohit Sharma-led side has established dominance in white-ball cricket, winning both the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Champions Trophy …

Mitchell Starc agrees India had clear advantage in Dubai during Champions Trophy
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mitchell Starc agrees India had clear advantage in Dubai during Champions Trophy

India Today  

Star Australia fast bowler agreed that India had a clear advantage in playing at only one venue during the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Recently, Starc also spoke about India’s advantage and praised them for playing exceptionally well throughout the tournament. Obviously, India won fair and square, they’re a bloody good cricket team and have been across all formats …

IND vs AUS Semifinal: Will Team India Take 'Revenge' from Australia Today in Champions Trophy?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS Semifinal: Will Team India Take 'Revenge' from Australia Today in Champions Trophy?

ABP News  

The 2025 Champions Trophy is heading towards its final stages, with the league matches now over. The first semifinal will see a thrilling clash between India and Australia, scheduled to take place on March 4, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium. The match will start at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 2:00 PM IST.India’s squad includes captain …

IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Champions Trophy 2025: India v Australia playing XI, fantasy team picks, squads
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Champions Trophy 2025: India v Australia playing XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India and Australia will face off in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. India playing XI Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami. Australia playing XI Travis Head, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cooper Connolly, …

Champions Trophy: Australia name Cooper Connolly as Matthew Short's replacement
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy: Australia name Cooper Connolly as Matthew Short's replacement

India Today  

Australia have announced all-rounder Connor Connolly as the replacement for injured opener Matthew Short ahead of their crucial Champions Trophy semi-final clash against India. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table His replacement, Connolly, was already part of the Australia squad as a travelling reserve. Australia’s return to the Champions Trophy semi-finals marks their first appearance in the tournament’s final …

Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal line-up: India set up Australian date in Dubai, New Zealand face South Africa in Lahore
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal line-up: India set up Australian date in Dubai, New Zealand face South Africa in Lahore

Live Mint  

India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in Dubai on Sunday to finish on top of Group A and set up a semifinal match against Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Chasing 250 runs for victory, New Zealand surrendered in front of Varun Chakaravarthy's spin magic as the Indian mystery spinner grabbed his maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs. …

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia, South Africa face challenging travel plans ahead of semifinals
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia, South Africa face challenging travel plans ahead of semifinals

The Hindu  

The Australian team has already left for Dubai while South Africa will leave for the same city late Saturday night ahead of the Champions Trophy semifinals, even though it remains uncertain whether their matches will be held there or not. India's semifinals opponents — either Australia or South Africa — will be known only after their last Group A match …

Champions Trophy: Injured Australian opener Short likely to miss semifinal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy: Injured Australian opener Short likely to miss semifinal

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: Australian opener Matthew Short will likely miss the Champions Trophy semifinal against either India or New Zealand after the in-form batter suffered a quad injury in the washed out match against Afghanistan here. The 29-year-old white-ball player had scored 63 as Steve Smith's Australia had chased down England's mammoth 351 in their opening match of the Champions Trophy. Australia …

Injured Australian opener Matthew Short likely to miss Champions Trophy semifinal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Injured Australian opener Matthew Short likely to miss Champions Trophy semifinal

New Indian Express  

LAHORE: Australian opener Matthew Short will likely miss the Champions Trophy semifinal against either India or New Zealand after the in-form batter suffered a quad injury in the washed out match against Afghanistan here. The 29-year-old white-ball player had scored 63 as Steve Smith's Australia had chased down England's mammoth 351 in their opening match of the Champions Trophy. Australia …

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia’s Matthew Short likely to be ruled out of semifinal after injury against Afghanistan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia’s Matthew Short likely to be ruled out of semifinal after injury against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Australia opener Matthew Short could miss the semifinal of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy after suffering a quad injury against Afghanistan in Lahore on Friday. “He was struggling a bit, and a few days might be too short to recover,” Australia skipper Steve Smith said after the game against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain, which ensured the Aussies qualified …

Mitchell Starc reveals ‘personal views’ partly behind Champions Trophy absence
1 month ago

Mitchell Starc reveals ‘personal views’ partly behind Champions Trophy absence

The Independent  

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Mitchell Starc reveals 'personal views' and ankle injury kept him out of Champions Trophy: 'There's IPL as well, but...'
1 month ago

Mitchell Starc reveals 'personal views' and ankle injury kept him out of Champions Trophy: 'There's IPL as well, but...'

Hindustan Times  

Australia are without their first-choice pace battery of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc in the Champions Trophy. While Cummins and Hazlewood are both nursing injuries, Starc's absence was put down to "personal reasons" by Cricket Australia. Australia’s Mitchell Starc is among the latest addition in the list of bowlers to miss out in the Champions Trophy "There's a …

Mitchell Starc Chooses Test Final Over Champions Trophy – But What’s the Real Reason?
1 month ago

Mitchell Starc Chooses Test Final Over Champions Trophy – But What’s the Real Reason?

The Hindu  

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc said a sore ankle and his “personal views” were behind his decision to pull out of the Champions Trophy. Defending champion Australia plays South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June. Starc did not elaborate on the personal views he was referring to regarding the Champions Trophy, which has returned to …

Mitchell Starc says ankle pain main reason behind skipping Champions Trophy
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1 month ago

Mitchell Starc says ankle pain main reason behind skipping Champions Trophy

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has clarified that the main reason behind his decision to skip the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan was a sore ankle. Besides the ankle pain which he experienced in Sri Lanka recently, the left-arm pacer had also said that there were some "personal views" which influenced his decision. Starc, 35, has played seven Test matches …

Mitchell Starc opens up on 'personal reasons' for withdrawing from Champions Trophy, reveals 'main target'
1 month ago

Mitchell Starc opens up on 'personal reasons' for withdrawing from Champions Trophy, reveals 'main target'

India TV News  

Mitchell Starc opens up on 'personal reasons' for withdrawing from Champions Trophy, reveals 'main target' Australia are without their big three quicks for the Champions Trophy after Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out due to respective injuries while Mitchell Starc had withdrawn due to personal reasons. Immediately after the end of the Sri Lanka Test series, Mitchell Starc …

Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs Australia match called off due to rain without a ball being bowled
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs Australia match called off due to rain without a ball being bowled

The Hindu  

Relentless rain led to the abandonment of the Champions Trophy group B fixture between Australia and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. For a large number of spectators, who braved the rain and turned up to watch the two teams, the wait ended futile as the match officials deciding to draw curtains. With this, both South Africa …

AUS vs SA: Rain delays start of Champions Trophy Group B clash
1 month ago

AUS vs SA: Rain delays start of Champions Trophy Group B clash

The Hindu  

Rain delayed the toss in the Champions Trophy Group B game between South Africa and two-time winner Australia in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Tuesday. Australia, coming into the Champions Trophy without three frontline fast bowlers, made the tournament’s highest-ever chase of 352 on the back of Josh Inglis’ century against England at Lahore. Squads Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith, …

AUS vs SA, Champions Trophy Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Australia vs South Africa match
1 month ago

AUS vs SA, Champions Trophy Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Australia vs South Africa match

India TV News  

AUS vs SA, Champions Trophy Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Australia vs South Africa match Australia and South Africa will be up against for the top-of-the-table clash in the Champions Trophy Group B and will be keen to seal their semi-final spot before the final group stage fixture. This will be the first time Australia and South Africa are …

Australia vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Off-colour England take on depleted Australia
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1 month ago

Australia vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Off-colour England take on depleted Australia

Live Mint  

Australia vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: An off-colour England and an injury-hit Australia will be eager to start their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note in Lahore on Saturday what seems like an evenly-matched Group B contest between the Ashes rivals. Stay updated with all the action from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Check the …

Champions Trophy 2025: Out-of-form England, Australia look to start afresh with campaign opener in Lahore
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Out-of-form England, Australia look to start afresh with campaign opener in Lahore

The Hindu  

The build-up to Champions Trophy 2025 has been far from perfect for England and Australia. Since its disastrous World Cup campaign in 2023, the Jos Buttler-led England side hasn’t won an ODI series, including the recently-concluded 3-0 loss in India where it looked out of sorts. In the Champions Trophy format, each game is really a massive game…” READ | …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Jamie Smith back at No. 3 as England rejig batting order for Australia clash
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Jamie Smith back at No. 3 as England rejig batting order for Australia clash

The Hindu  

Jamie Smith will return from injury to keep wicket and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday. Phil Salt, who stood in as wicketkeeper in India, loses the gloves but retains his spot in the opening partnership alongside Ben Duckett with Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone shuffling down …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: England recalls Jamie Smith for Australia clash
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: England recalls Jamie Smith for Australia clash

The Hindu  

Jamie Smith will return from injury to keep wicket and bat at number three in England’s Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday. Phil Salt, who stood in as wicketkeeper in India, loses the gloves but retains his spot in the opening partnership alongside Ben Duckett with Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone shuffling down …

Cricket-Australia's Zampa hopes match-winners emerge to cover big-name losses
1 month, 1 week ago

Cricket-Australia's Zampa hopes match-winners emerge to cover big-name losses

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE, - Adam Zampa wants new heroes to emerge from the Australian squad at the Champions Trophy to cover the "big loss" of the team's champion pace trio. Cricket-Australia's Zampa hopes match-winners emerge to cover big-name losses With captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood injured, and Mitchell Starc ruled out for personal reasons, spinner Zampa is the last senior bowler …

Jofra Archer set to face Australia in England’s Champions Trophy opener
1 month, 1 week ago

Jofra Archer set to face Australia in England’s Champions Trophy opener

The Independent  

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Champions Trophy 2025: Strengths, Weaknesses & X-Factors – Australia Full Preview
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Strengths, Weaknesses & X-Factors – Australia Full Preview

The Hindu  

Few teams boast a legacy in global tournaments as formidable as Australia’s. Heading into the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the reigning ODI World Cup holder arrives with a squad facing significant challenges. The absence of several key players due to injuries and retirement has forced a reshuffle, leaving Australia with a vastly different line-up from the one that lifted the …

Australia arrive in Pakistan searching for 1st win in Champions Trophy since 2009
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia arrive in Pakistan searching for 1st win in Champions Trophy since 2009

India Today  

The Australian Cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Monday, February 17 for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. ðŸ‡æ🇺🛬 They will play their first match of the tournament on 22 February against England at the Gaddafi Stadium 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/mN7R07OyaE — Pakistan Cricket February 17, 2025 Australia have been placed in Group B alongside Afghanistan, South Africa and England, against whom they …

Will Champions Trophy 2025 turn out to be Australia's worst-ever ICC tournament?
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1 month, 1 week ago

Will Champions Trophy 2025 turn out to be Australia's worst-ever ICC tournament?

India Today  

The cricket gods have been kind to Australia in the last few years. ICC Champions Trophy: Full Coverage Australia's Recent Results A mass absence of main players has meant that Australia has not had any consistency in the tournament either. Australia's Recent Record in Champions Trophy Before we have a look at Australia's group in the tournament, one incredible fact …

Champions Trophy 2025: Can Steve Smith guide depleted Australia to title glory?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Can Steve Smith guide depleted Australia to title glory?

India Today  

Whenever Australia goes into an ICC event, they're always considered to be one of the favourites to win. Australia squad for Champions Trophy 2025 Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa. Maxwell was the 5th highest wicket-taker …

Maxwell, Head return as Australia makes major changes in final ODI before Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maxwell, Head return as Australia makes major changes in final ODI before Champions Trophy

India Today  

Australia brought in their heavy hitters for their final ODI match before the Champions Trophy. SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Updates The Australian side bolstered their batting unit with the aggressive Head and dynamic Maxwell, and also provided some game time to Josh Inglis. Australia XI vs SL in 2nd ODI Matthew Short, Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith, Josh …

Champions Trophy 2025: Can Steve Smith guide depleted Australia to title glory?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Can Steve Smith guide depleted Australia to title glory?

India Today  

Whenever Australia goes into an ICC event, they're always considered to be one of the favourites to win. Australia squad for Champions Trophy 2025 Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa. Maxwell was the 5th highest wicket-taker …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squads: India, Pakistan and full team lineups
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squads: India, Pakistan and full team lineups

Al Jazeera  

How have the teams shaped up and who will lead them? South Asian powerhouse and T20 world champions India have chosen an experienced squad under skipper Rohit Sharma but have been dealt a big blow by the prolonged injury-related absence of their leading bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Australia Squad: Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, …

Champions Trophy: Spencer Johnson hoping to replicate Mitchell Starc in Pakistan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: Spencer Johnson hoping to replicate Mitchell Starc in Pakistan

India Today  

Australia pacer Spencer Johnson is hoping that he can replicate Mitchell Starc during the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan. SL vs AUS 1st ODI report Johnson was also confident he would get better in the longer run and will be able to do some of the things that Starc has done in ODI cricket. “I think I am better for …

Not pregnant: Alyssa Healy clears air on Mitchell Starc's Champions Trophy withdrawal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Not pregnant: Alyssa Healy clears air on Mitchell Starc's Champions Trophy withdrawal

India Today  

Alyssa Healy has cleared the air regarding Mitchell Starc's withdrawal from Australia's Champions Trophy squad, claiming that they're both fine. Soo Mitchell Starc Opted out Of Champions Trophy because he wants rest 😭 there is no wrong with healy or family.dude just doesn't care about the tournament. pic.twitter.com/YmEGJOw5ZC — Ansh February 12, 2025 Starc's decision to skip the Champions Trophy …

Mitchell Starc: Australian seamer withdraws from Champions Trophy for ‘personal reasons’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell Starc: Australian seamer withdraws from Champions Trophy for ‘personal reasons’

The Independent  

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Blow for Australia as Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Blow for Australia as Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy, leaving Australia without any of its three front-line fast bowlers. Australia’s bid to win cricket's Champions Trophy for the first time since 2009 will be made with an entirely new-look pace bowling lineup after Starc withdrew Wednesday for personal reasons. Starc was the only member of Australia’s so-called big three fast …

Mitchell Starc joins Cummins and Hazlewood on the sidelines for Australia at the Champions Trophy
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell Starc joins Cummins and Hazlewood on the sidelines for Australia at the Champions Trophy

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy, leaving Australia without any of its three front-line fast bowlers. Australia’s bid to win cricket’s Champions Trophy for the first time since 2009 will be made with an entirely new-look pace bowling lineup after Starc withdrew Wednesday for personal reasons. Starc was the only member of Australia’s so-called big …

Australia squad, Champions Trophy 2025: Starc withdraws, Smith set to lead
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia squad, Champions Trophy 2025: Starc withdraws, Smith set to lead

The Hindu  

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the upcoming Champions Trophy, as Cricket Australia announced its final squad for the ICC tournament on Wednesday. “Starc, who will not be commenting about his decision and has asked for privacy, looked to be in discomfort with a left ankle issue in bowling just four overs during Sri Lanka’s second innings of last week’s final …

Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy 2025, Steve Smith to Captain Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy 2025, Steve Smith to Captain Australia

Live Mint  

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy for personal reasons ahead of the ODI tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates that starts on February 19. Mitch is deeply respected for his commitment to international cricket and the priority he places on performing for Australia.” "His loss is of course a blow …

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia suffer another blow as Mitchell Starc set to miss tournament, Steve Smith to lead
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia suffer another blow as Mitchell Starc set to miss tournament, Steve Smith to lead

Firstpost  

Australia have suffered another significant blow with pacer Mitchell Starc set to miss the 2025 Champions Trophy due to personal reasons. Australia pacer Mitchell Starc will miss the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to personal reasons as the former champions finalised their 15-member squad for the tournament. Steve Smith will captain Australia in the Champions Trophy due to the …

Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy for unknown reasons, Australia forced to announce revamped squad
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy for unknown reasons, Australia forced to announce revamped squad

Hindustan Times  

Mitchell Starc withdrew from the Champions Trophy at the last moment for personal reasons, leaving Australia with an entirely new bowling lineup in their bid to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2009. In a revamped squad announced Wednesday morning, exactly a week before the Champions Trophy starts in Pakistan, Australia named Steve Smith as captain. In Starc, Cummins …

Australia announce squad for Champions Trophy; Steve Smith named captain, Mitchell Starc also ruled out – India TV
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia announce squad for Champions Trophy; Steve Smith named captain, Mitchell Starc also ruled out – India TV

India TV News  

Australia named their final 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan, set to commence on February 19 in Karachi. Steve Smith will continue to lead the side in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins while Mitchell Starc's name was added to the missing list as the tall fast bowler withdrew due to personal reasons. Leggie Tanveer Sangha, …

Champions Trophy 2025: Mitchell Starc pulls out, Steve Smith to lead Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Mitchell Starc pulls out, Steve Smith to lead Australia

India Today  

Mitchell Starc has decided to skip the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as Australia finalised their squad for the event on Wednesday, February 12. Cummins and Hazlewood decided to sit out of the Champions Trophy due to injury concerns, while Australia will also be without the services of Mitchell Marsh. The loss of the 'big 3' pace trio has opened …

Mitchell Starc withdraws, Smith to lead Australia in Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell Starc withdraws, Smith to lead Australia in Champions Trophy

New Indian Express  

SYDNEY: Steve Smith-led Australia will be without their frontline pace attack at the Champions Trophy after fast bowler Mitchell Starc withdrew from the tournament citing personal reasons. The ODI World Cup holders have been forced to make several changes to their 15-member provisional squad due to injuries to captain Pat Cummins, pacer Josh Hazlewood, and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, along with …

SL vs AUS 1st ODI: Australia looks to fine-tune for Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka ODIs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS 1st ODI: Australia looks to fine-tune for Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka ODIs

The Hindu  

Captain Steve Smith admitted on Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be on Australia’s mind when it plays Sri Lanka in two One-Day Internationals this week, the final warm-ups for the eight-team tournament. “I’d be lying if I said the Champions Trophy wasn’t at the forefront of our minds - it’s a massive ICC tournament for us,” Smith told reporters in …

Reshuffled Australia weighs Champions Trophy candidates against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Reshuffled Australia weighs Champions Trophy candidates against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

After sweeping the test series in Sri Lanka, an injury-depleted Australia will look to carry the momentum into ODI matches against the South Asians and build confidence ahead of the Champions Trophy. Selectors will confirm Australia’s final Champions Trophy squad on Wednesday as a bevy of fringe players look to impress in the first of two ODIs against Sri Lanka …

Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Australia's squad in a big blow to World Cup winners
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Australia's squad in a big blow to World Cup winners

Firstpost  

Australia were on Thursday dealt more blows with captain Pat Cummins and senior pacer Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy owing to injuries. Earlier in the day, Stoinis, who was named in the country’s Champions Trophy squad, abruptly announced his retirement from the 50-over international game to “fully focus on the next chapter” of his career, …

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia forced to make four changes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia forced to make four changes

Live Mint  

Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood added to the long list of injuries as Australia will miss the duo in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Cricket Australia announced on Thursday. "Unfortunately Pat, Josh and Mitch are managing some ongoing injuries and haven't come up in time for the Champions Trophy," national selection panel chairman George Bailey said on Thursday. …

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia Face Huge SETBACK For ICC Event; Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood Unlikely
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia Face Huge SETBACK For ICC Event; Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood Unlikely

ABP News  

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has said that captain Pat Cummins and fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood are unlikely to take part in the upcoming Champions Trophy due to their respective injury issues. McDonald also said Steve Smith and Travis Head are in the frame to captain Australia in the Champions Trophy, starting on February 19. Australia have already lost all-rounder Mitchell …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Big setback for Australia as Pat Cummins ‘heavily unlikely’; Who will lead AUS now?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Big setback for Australia as Pat Cummins ‘heavily unlikely’; Who will lead AUS now?

Live Mint  

In a massive setback for the Australian team, captain Pat Cummins is 'heavily unlikely' to board the flight to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which starts on February 19. The 31-year-old, who recently led Australia to a 4-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over Australia last month, skipped the Test series against Sri Lanka due to the birth of his …

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