Champions Trophy: Australian team has three big shocks in a day, now these two legendary Champions Trophy

Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood Ruled out of Champions Trophy: The Australian team has got two big shocks before the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan and UAE. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the ICC tournament due to injury. Cricket Australia officially announced this on Thursday. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the team for the upcoming Champions Trophy as well as two ODIs against Sri Lanka.

Let me tell you, Cummins have not been able to recover from the left ankle pain, which was at the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, where he won Australia 3–1. On the other hand, Hazlewood has a hip problem after recovering from his previous injuries – side strain and calf problem.

“Unfortunately Pat, Josh and Mich are struggling with some injuries and have not been able to come on time for the Champions Trophy. Although it is disappointing, but it is disappointing for other players,” Gives a great opportunity for Australia to perform in the world competition. “

Both Cummins and Hazelwood will require a rehab before being declared fit to play. Big double shock means that Australia have four places to fill the Champions Trophy team, as Michel Marsh was out due to back injury and Marcus Stoinis has surprisingly announced retirement from the format.

It also questions the participation of Cummins and Hazelwood in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, which is to be held after the Champions Trophy. Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Cummins, was the runner -up of IPL 2024, while Hazelwood was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore at last year’s mega auction.

For two ODIs of Australia against Sri Lanka to be held at the R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo on 12 and 14 February, fast bowler Sean Abbott, leg spinner Tanveer Sangha and spin bowling all -rounder Cooper Cooper Konoli will remain in Sri Lanka. Fast bowler Spencer Johnson, opener Jake Fraser-Macagark and fast bowler Ben Divarsis will join the 50-over team.

The teams have time till February 12 to hand over their last team of 15 players to the ICC for the tournament. Australia is placed with Afghanistan, England and South Africa in Group B of 2025 Champions Trophy.

Let me tell you, being out of Pat Cummins means that Australia will now need a captain. It is being speculated that Steve Smith or any of the Travis Head can be given the command of Australia.

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