World champions Australia rely on experience and all-round abilities as they seek third Champions Trophy title.

Two-time tournament champion Australia has named their preliminary 15-player squad for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy, headlined by the return of their captain.

Australia announced its preliminary 15-man squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on Monday, with Pat Cummins set to lead the side.

Australia announced 15-member preliminary squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hosted by Pakistan from February 19 as Pat Cummins will lead the 2006

Australia on Monday announced its 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be held in Pakistan and the UAE. While Pat Cummins is named the captain, his participation is uncertain due to ongoing ankle issues, as confirmed by Cricket Australia (CA) chief selector George Bailey.

Pat Cummins was reportedly a doubt for Champions Trophy due to an injury issue but he does make a return for the ICC event.

Amid the delay in announcing the squad for CT 2025, a report noted that BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has revealed that Champions Trophy squad for India will be announced on January 18 or 19.

Melbourne: Pat Cummins headlines Australia's preliminary 15-player squad for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, marking his return as captain. Cummins will lead the team in Pakistan but will miss the upcoming Test tour to Sri Lanka later this month due to an ankle injury, iCC Cricket reported.

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