ICC Champions Trophy got a big shock before 2025: 5 players, including captain, were out.

Delhi: Australia has suffered a major setback before the upcoming Champions Trophy. He will have to make four changes in his team, as captain Pat Cummins and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the tournament due to injury.

At the same time, all -rounder Marcus Stoinis also announced his retirement from ODI cricket, so that the team will have to include a new player in their place. In addition, all -rounder Mitchell Marsh has already been removed from the team due to a back injury.

Cummins has an ankle injury, which took place against India during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while Hazelwood has a hip problem. These two will take a long time to recover, which has also raised questions on their playing in IPL. Apart from this, Cameron Green has also been out of the team for a long time.

Australia’s next international match will be against South Africa in the World Test Championship final after the Champions Trophy.

National Selection Committee Chairman George Bailey said, “The team has shocked the injury of Cummins, Hazelwood and Marsh, but it is also a big opportunity for other players.”

Coach Andrew McDonald indicated that the responsibility of captaincy could be given to Steve Smith or Travis Head.

These players get a chance:

• Leg spinner Tanveer Sangha was already present in Sri Lanka and will now be part of the ODI team.
• Shaun Abbott and Cooper Conroli will be with the ODI team.
• Top order batsman Jake Fraser-Makgark, all-rounder Ben Dwarshuis and fast bowler Spencer Johnson have also been included in the team.
• Spencer Johnson is seen as a replacement of Mitchell Starc, who will not play ODI in Sri Lanka.

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