The Australian team could face a major setback ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Captain Pat Cummins, who made the Kangaroo team the world champion under his captaincy, may miss this tournament. Pat Cummins has a swollen ankle and will need a scan.
After the scan, it will be known how serious Cummins’ injury is. But according to the report, it seems difficult for Pat Cummins to play in the mega event to be held in February.
Pat Cummins may be out
There is bad news for the Australian team, which is busy preparing for the Champions Trophy. Team captain Pat Cummins may be ruled out of the tournament due to injury. Cummins has a sprained ankle. The Kangaroos captain’s ankle will be scanned soon. After the scan, it will be known how serious Cummins’ injury is. Recently, under the captaincy of Cummins, the Australian team performed brilliantly and captured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years. The Kangaroo team defeated Team India 3-1 in the five-match series.
Out of the Cummins Sri Lanka Series
Pat Cummins has also been rested for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Steve Smith has been handed the captaincy in place of Pat Cummins. Pat Cummins is suffering from injury and hence has not been included in the squad. Under his captaincy, Pat Cummins led Australia to the 2023 ODI World Cup. With the Test series victory against India, Australia also confirmed their place in the final of the World Test Championship.
Australia is in Group B
Australia have been placed in Group B at the Champions Trophy 2025. The Kangaroo team will begin their campaign against England on February 22. After this, the team’s next match will be against South Africa on February 25. In the last match of the group stage, Australia will face Afghanistan on February 28.
