The much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on February 19, and Australia is facing a big setback as four important players are out.
Captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, and Marcus Stoinis will not be playing in the tournament, forcing the team to make major changes.
In addition to these players, many other big names will also miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In this article, we bring you a complete list of key players who are all set to miss the marquee tournament. Have a look:
1. Jasprit Bumrah (India) :
The Indian fast bowler has been sidelined since the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series due to a back injury. Because of this, it’s uncertain if he will play in the tournament.
2. Pat Cummins (Australia):
Australia has received a big setback ahead of the ICC tournament as captain Cummins has been ruled out because of an ankle injury. Cummins has been a key player in the team’s recent success.
3. Josh Hazlewood (Australia):
Australia will go into the tournament without Hazlewood, an experienced fast bowler, after he picked up a hip injury during the Border-Gavaskar series.
4. Saim Ayub (Pakistan):
Pakistan received a major setback when young opening batter Ayub was ruled out of the ICC tournament due to an ankle injury. Recently, Ayub has been in great form, especially in one-day cricket.
5. Mitchell Marsh (Australia):
Australia will also be without all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who is set to miss the ICC tournament due to a back injury.
6. Jamie Smith (England):
Young wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith will miss the upcoming tournament due to calf discomfort and will not be part of the ICC event.
7. Anrich Nortje (South Africa):
Veteran South African pacer Anrich Nortje will miss the upcoming ICC tournament due to a back injury. This is a significant setback for the Proteas, as Nortje is a reliable bowler.
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