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Cricket Australia have announced their 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025<\/strong>, set to take place in Pakistan from\u00a0February 19 to March 9. The squad will be led by\u00a0Pat Cummins<\/strong>, who remains a pivotal figure despite concerns regarding an ankle injury sustained during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy.<\/p>\n The announcement, made on Monday morning (January 13), includes notable inclusions and exclusions. Matt Short<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Aaron Hardie<\/strong>\u00a0have earned their first national call-ups for an ICC event, showcasing Australia\u2019s commitment to blending youth with experience. The squad features a strong mix of seasoned players alongside these fresh faces, emphasizing all-round capabilities crucial for success in the tournament.<\/p>\n The selection sees the omission of\u00a0Jake Fraser-McGurk<\/strong>, who struggled with form in recent matches, and\u00a0Cameron Green<\/strong>, who is recovering from back surgery. Additionally,\u00a0David Warner<\/strong>\u00a0has retired from international cricket, creating opportunities for new talent to shine.<\/p>\n Chief selector\u00a0George Bailey<\/strong> has expressed confidence in the squad\u2019s balance and versatility. \u201cThis is a balanced and experienced squad with the core having been involved in the previous one-day World Cup, the West Indies series, last year\u2019s successful tour of the UK and the more recent Pakistan home series,\u201d<\/em> he said in an official statement.<\/p>\n Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa<\/p>\n Australia find themselves in Group B alongside Afghanistan<\/strong>,\u00a0England<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0South Africa<\/strong>, with all group-stage matches scheduled to be held in Lahore and Rawalpindi. The tournament marks the return of the Champions Trophy after an eight-year hiatus, with Australia aiming to reclaim the title they last won in 2009.<\/p>\n As anticipation builds for this prestigious tournament, fans are eager to see how Australia\u2019s blend of experience and fresh talent performs on the international stage. The team will look to make a strong statement as they kick off their campaign against formidable opponents in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nSquad Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Australia\u2019s squad for Champions Trophy 2025:<\/h3>\n
Tournament Context<\/h2>\n