TOP STORIES

Australia announce star-studded squad for Champions Trophy

Monday, 13-Jan-2025
News

Australia have revealed their preliminary 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy, which is set to be played next month from 19. Pat Cummins will be leading the squad, which is bulging with seasoned campaigners. Matt Short and Aaron Hardie have received their maiden call ups for an ICC tournament. 

Nathan Ellis has also bagged a spot in the squad on the back of his stellar showing at the Big Bash League. Mitchell Marsh and Josh Hazlewood have also returned to the fold after recently failing to make the cut for Sri Lanka Tests. 

There is no place for young gun Jake Fraser-McGurk, who has struggled to get runs in the recent times. There are only three changes to the squad that won the ODI World Cup title in India in 2023. 

"It offers a variety of options for touring management depending on opposition and the conditions that may present in Pakistan," selection chair George Bailey said.

"This is a balanced and experienced squad with the core having been involved in the previous one-day World Cup, the West Indies series, last year's successful tour of the UK and the more recent Pakistan home series," Bailey said.

Australia preliminary squad: Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

 

 

Tags

More News

News

IND vs ENG ODIs: Former Indian batting coach wants India not to tinker with current playing XI

6 hrs ago

Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised India against making any changes to their playing XI for the third and final ODI against England. Bangar feels that India should continue with the same team that took on England in the second game, which was won by India by four wickets. 

Bangar is of the opinion that India should refrain from tinkering with t...


News

“Pakistan have enough depth”: Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri on Pakistan’s prospects at Champions Trophy

9 hrs ago

Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri, weighing in on Pakistan’s prospects at the Champions Trophy, beginning on February 19, has said that defending Champions Pakistan could turn out to be a dangerous team in home conditions. Moreover, they have enough depth in their squad. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated match between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan i...


News

Deepti Sharma named UP Warriorz’s skipper for WPL 2025

10 hrs ago

Deepti Sharma has been named UP Warriorz’s skipper for the upcoming season of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. Deepti Sharma’s ascension comes after Alyssa Healy was ruled out of the tournament owing to a stress injury in her right foot. Deepti enjoyed a successful run during the WPL 2024, scoring 295 runs f...


News

Corbin Bosch replaces injured Anrich Nortje in SA’s Champions Trophy squad

10 hrs ago

South Africa have announced a replacement for fast bowler Anrich Nortje, who has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming Champions Trophy due to a recurring back injury. Bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch has been named as the replacement for Anrich Nortje in South Africa’s 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy, which is set to start from February 19 i...


News

Jacob Bethell set to be ruled out of Champions Trophy

11 hrs ago

Following a hamstring injury, England batter Jacob Bethell is set to be ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy. This is a big setback for England, given Bethell’s competitive all-round abilities. Bethell had scored a crucial half-century in England’s first ODI against India, but he remained absent from England’s second ODI against India in...

 

CONNECT WITH US