Australia will miss their World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins in the marquee eight-team tournament. Australia confirmed Cummins was not able to recover in time from an ankle injury. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was also ruled out along with Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Marsh.

After Marcus Stoinis announced a sudden ODI retirement, a report claimed that Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood has also been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to injuries

Australia captain Pat Cummins is "heavily unlikely" for the Champions Trophy because of his ankle issue. Steven Smith and Travis Head are in the frame to captain, while Josh Hazlewood is also battling to make it on time,

Australia's preparations for the 2025 Champions Trophy have been dealt another significant blow with the confirmation that skipper Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will not feature in the tournament.

Australia's talismanic Test and ODI captain might have to cheer for his nation from the sidelines during the impending Champions Trophy 2025. Head coach Andrew McDonald said that Cummins is highly unlikely to play in the global event which begins on February 19.