With four key players missing, Australia faces the tough task of finding suitable replacements to fill the gaps.

Australia faced major setbacks ahead of the Champions Trophy with captain Pat Cummins and pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out due to injuries. Marcus Stoinis's unexpected ODI retirement further disrupted the team.

More injuries have plagued Australia's Champions Trophy 2025 squad as their two premier bowlers Mitchell Starc and captain Pat Cummins have also been ruled out. The pace-bowling duo will also miss the preceding ODI series against Sri Lanka that the two-time title winners were to use it as a dress rehearsal for the eight-team event.

In a massive setback for the Australian team, captain Pat Cummins is 'heavily unlikely' to board the flight to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which starts on February 19. The news of Cummins came after all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has already been ruled out.

The 2025 edition of Champions Trophy is going to begin February 19. The event is hosted by PCB in a hybrid model where India's matches will be held in Dubai. The post Massive setback for Australia, 4 star players going to Miss Champions Trophy 2025 appeared first on Cricket Country.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is to begin on February 19, with the top 8 teams playing matches in Pakistan and Dubai. See who are the players who are going to miss out the tournament through injuries.