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Fraser-McGurk Dropped, Cummins To Lead As Australia Reveal Champions Trophy Squad

Debashis Sarangi

Australia reveal their squad for CT 2025 [Source: @cricketcomau/X]Australia reveal their squad for CT 2025 [Source: @cricketcomau/X]

In a significant development, Australia have announced their preliminary squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Despite doubts looming over his participation, Pat Cummins has been named captain of the side. 

Jake Fraser-McGurk Dropped From Australia's Champions Trophy Squad

After David Warner's retirement, Australia unleashed Jake Fraser-McGurk as his potential successor in white-ball cricket. However, the swashbuckling batter found it tough to get going in ODIs, managing only 87 runs across five innings at a modest average of 17.4. His prolonged lean patch led to his exclusion, with the selectors preferring all-rounder Matthew Short as Travis Head's opening partner for the Champions Trophy. 

Australia Pick All-Rounder Heavy Squad For Champions Trophy

Considering the playing conditions in Pakistan and the UAE, Australia have picked several multi-dimensional players in their Champions Trophy squad. The likes of Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis will play a significant role for the 2009 champions alongside Aaron Hardie and Matthew Short, who have earned their maiden Champions Trophy call-up. 

Meanwhile, Australia's batting will more or less revolve around Travis Head and Steve Smith, with Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey and the all-rounders chipping in with crucial contributions. On the other hand, skipper Pat Cummins will lead the pace battery alongside Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Ellis, while Adam Zampa will spearhead Australia's spin bowling department. 

Australia's Squad For Champions Trophy 2025

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