Australia (AUS) squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

By Rohit - Jan 13, 2025 04:20 PM
Last updated on Jan 13, 2025 06:17 PM

Australia has announced its preliminary 15-man squad for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to commence on February 19 in Pakistan. Pat Cummins has been named captain, despite concerns about his availability due to an ankle injury sustained during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India.

The Australian squad for Champions Trophy 2025 includes all-rounders Matt Short and Aaron Hardie, both earning their maiden call-ups for an ICC event. Fast bowler Nathan Ellis has also been selected, rewarded for his impressive performances in the Big Bash League with the Hobart Hurricanes.

Notably absent from the squad is young opener Jake Fraser-McGurk, who was omitted following a series of underwhelming performances in the Big Bash League. Additionally, Cameron Green is unavailable as he continues his recovery from back surgery.

The full Australian Champions Trophy 2025 squad is as follows:

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

Australia is placed in Group B alongside Afghanistan, England, and South Africa. Their group stage fixtures are scheduled as follows:

February 22: Australia vs. England in Lahore
February 25: Australia vs. South Africa in Rawalpindi
February 28: Australia vs. Afghanistan in Lahore

The tournament allows participating teams to make changes to their squads up to a week before the event begins. Any alterations during the tournament will require ICC approval.

Australia, having previously won the Champions Trophy in 2006 and 2009, will be aiming to secure their third title in the 2025 edition.

Venue - National Stadium ODI

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