If Cummins is indeed ruled out of the competition whose designated hosts are Pakistan, then Bailey will have to name a new skipper. Cummins led Australia brilliantly in the World Cup 2023, where they made a comeback to clinch the title after losing their first two matches.

Australia gears up for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with big names like Smith and Maxwell leading the charge. Here's a look at the certainties, probables, and those on the fringes of their squad.

Cricket Australia officials are unsure about the severity of Pat Cummins' ankle injury, or whether he will be fit to return for Australia's first match in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan on February 22.

Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that skipper Pat Cummins is dealing with an ankle injury ahead of next month’s ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The Australian pacer will undergo scans on his sore ankle this week.

Full squads list for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is being held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from 19 February to 9 March 2025. Jos Buttler (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell,

England has named a strong 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Joe Root returns, while Ben Stokes misses out due to injury.