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.

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

Steve Smith and Travis Head are the front-runners to lead Australia in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan starting this month.

Australia has been dealt with another major setback ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with skipper Pat Cummins and speedster officially ruled out of the tournament due to injuries, respectively.

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has retired from one-day internationals with immediate effect to focus on T20 cricket, pulling out of the country's Ch..

Australia's cricket team has suffered a major setback ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, with star players Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out due to injuries. The tournament is set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan.

Australia captain Pat Cummins was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy along with pacer Josh Hazlewood, Cricket Australia announced on Thursday.

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia captain Pat Cummins is all but ruled out of the Champions Trophy while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt for the ODI tournament, coach Andrew McDonald said on Wednesday.

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,