Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood Ruled Out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Due to Injuries
Australia captain Pat Cummins was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy along with pacer Josh Hazlewood, Cricket Australia announced on Thursday.
Australia captain Pat Cummins was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with pacer Josh Hazlewood, Cricket Australia announced on Thursday. Cummins had suffered an injury after the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy and was not a part of the Australia side touring Sri Lanka for two Test matches. Australia national cricket team will play its first match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 22.  âUnfortunately Pat, Josh and Mitch [Marsh] are managing some ongoing injuries and havenât come up in time for the Championâs Trophy,â national selection panel chair George Bailey said. âWhile disappointing, it does present a great opportunity for other players to perform for Australia in a world event.â Marcus Stoinis Retires: Australia All-Rounder Announces Surprise ODI Retirement With Immediate Effect Ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood Ruled Out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Australia skipper Pat Cummins and senior pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy owing to injuries.#ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/RNNH5ycXHA
â Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 6, 2025
Total Four Australia Players Ruled Out
Australia will need to make four changes to their preliminary squad for the upcoming #ChampionsTrophy with confirmation skipper Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the tournamenthttps://t.co/zYgCBUQb0v
â cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 6, 2025
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