Five Players Unavaible for the Champions Trophy 2025: Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh Pat Cummins (C), Josh Hazlewood and M Starc.
Australian All- Rounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his sudden retirement from ODIs.
Who are the Replacements?
Mitchell Marsh like to like replacement is Mitchell Owen
Mitchell Owen, the new sensation for the Australian cricket team, recently scored a terrific century in the BBL final.Mitchell Owen, an Batting all-rounder with right-arm medium-fast bowling and right-handed batting, was the leading scorer in the BBL with 452 runs. He also took 3 wickets with the ball.
Hazlewood Replacement Spencer Johnson
Hazlewood, whose campaign in the BGT 2024-25 was hampered by injuries, continues to recover from a calf strain. Spencer Johnson, a strong left-arm pace bowler, is likely to replace Josh Hazlewood. In the BBL he took 7 wickets in 7 matches.
Pat Cummins Replacement Sean Abbott
Sean Abbott, an experienced player and bowling all-rounder with right-arm medium-fast bowling, is also handy with the bat. In the BBL, he took 6 wickets.
Who will be led Aus in the champions trophy?
Captain Pat Cummins is yet to recover from the ankle niggle he sustained towards the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
Earlier, Australian head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that if such a situation occurs, either Steve Smith or Travis Head will lead the Australian team in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Almost confirmed Steve Smith is set to lead Australia in the Champions Trophy. Steve Smith is now leading the Australia Test team in the absence of Pat Cummins for the Sri Lanka vs. Australia series.
Why did Stoinis suddenly retire from ODI cricket?
Marcus Stoinis sudden retirement from ODI cricket.Some speculated reasons include his desire to focus on T20 cricket, given the growing prominence of T20 leagues worldwide.
