Cricket Australia announces squad for Champions Trophy 2025; Pat Cummins to lead team in Pakistan

Cricket Australia has announced its 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025which will take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9. The team will be led by Pat Cumminswho remains a pivotal figure despite concerns over an ankle injury sustained during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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The announcement, made Monday morning (Jan. 13), includes notable inclusions and exclusions. short matt and Aaron Hardy have earned their first national call-ups for an ICC event, demonstrating Australia’s commitment to combining youth with experience. The team features a strong mix of experienced players along with these new faces, emphasizing the all-round capabilities crucial to tournament success.

The selection sees the omission of Jake Fraser-McGurkwho had problems with his form in recent games, and Cameron Greenwho is recovering from back surgery. Besides, David Warner has retired from international cricket, creating opportunities for new talent to shine.

chief selector George Bailey has expressed confidence in the balance and versatility of the squad. “This is a balanced and experienced team, the core of which featured in the previous One-Day World Cup, the West Indies series, last year’s successful tour of the United Kingdom and the most recent home series to Pakistan.” he said in an official statement.

Australia squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy:

Pat Cummins (c), 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

Tournament context

Australia is in Group B along with Afghanistan, England and South Africaand all group stage matches will be held in Lahore and Rawalpindi. The tournament marks the return of the Champions Trophy after an eight-year hiatus, with Australia aiming to regain the title they last won in 2009.

As anticipation builds for this prestigious tournament, fans are eager to see how Australia’s combination of experience and fresh talent performs on the international stage. The team will look to make a strong statement as they begin their campaign against formidable opponents in Pakistan.