In a significant failure for Australian cricket, a team captain Pat cummins And ace fast bowler Josh Hazlewood are officially excluded from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This news comes as a blow to the Australian team, which is already struggling with the absence of comprehensive Mitchell Marsh Due to back injury and Marcus Stoiniswho announced his pension from one -day international.
Injury to Pat Cummins and Josha Hazlewood
The Australian captain was placed aside due to an ankle injury he had gained during Border-Gavascar trophy Test series against India earlier this year. This injury did not heal in time for him to participate in the champion trophy, who should start later this month. Cummins, known for his leadership and bowling alley, was a key character in a recent victory in Australia, which his absence was particularly felt.
Similarly, an experienced Tempo bowlers of Hazlewood struggled with a series of injuries, including hip stress, after a calf injury that kept him from several games in Border-Gavascar trophy. His inaccessibility adds concern about the Australian bowling line, which will now be without two of his most reliable performers.
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Influence on the Australian Strategy
With these key players, Australia’s cricket (CA) Faces the challenge of remodeling the team strategy for the tournament. He announced the decision George BaileyThe Australian President of the National Panel Panel, which expressed disappointment, but also viewed it as an opportunity for other players to take a global event.
The puzzle of leadership
In the absence of cummina, the captain could fall to one Steve Smith or Travis Head. They both have experience with the team leading, and Smith had a successful record in a test crice and heads that show promise in limited formats.
It is significant that Australia is completing its detachment by February 12th. A team is expected to include players like Sean Abbott,, Spencer Johnsonand Ben Dwarshuiswhich are part of the liquid sets against Sri Lanka. New talents like a spinner for the legs Tanveer SanghaSpin-lulling comprehensive Cooper Connollyand a promising dough Jake Fraser-McGurk They also strive for the Champions trophy team.
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