The Champions Trophy 2025 is going to start from February 19. This tournament is being organized after 8 years, in which 8 teams are participating. The difficulties of the Australian team have increased before this tournament. It seems difficult for Australian team captain Pat Cummins to play in the Champions Trophy. Cummins is suffering from an ankle injury and in such a situation, if he is out of the Champions Trophy, then who will captain Australia in his place. Let us know the 3 names who are currently at the forefront to captain in place of Pat Cummins.
1. Steve Smith
In the absence of Pat Cummins, Steve Smith can be a good option to become the captain of the Australian team. Steve Smith can be made the captain in place of Pat Cummins for the Champions Trophy. Team coach Andrew McDonald also said this in an interview. Talking about Steve Smith's ODI career, he has scored 5662 runs in 165 matches, while while bowling, he has taken 19 wickets in the same number of matches.
2. Travis Head
If Pat Cummins is ruled out of the tournament due to injury, Travis Head can be chosen to captain Australia in his place. Travis Head has scored 2645 runs and taken 24 wickets in 69 ODIs.
3. Josh Inglis
Josh Inglis can also become Pat Cummins' replacement. Josh Inglis has scored 521 runs in 26 ODIs. He was made the captain of the team in the ODI series against Pakistan in the year 2024. Under his captaincy, the Kangaroo team defeated Pakistan 2-1 in the ODI series.
Australia team for Champions Trophy
Pat Cummins (captain), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardy, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.
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