Both fast bowlers will require an extended period of rehabilitation before they receive the all-clear to return to play. Australia's next major international commitment after the Champions Trophy is the ICC World Test Championship Final in June. Australia will name replacements in due course.

Australia captain Pat Cummins was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy along with pacer Josh Hazlewood, Cricket Australia announced on Thursday.

Australia captain Pat Cummins is "heavily unlikely" for the Champions Trophy because of his ankle issue. Steven Smith and Travis Head are in the frame to captain, while Josh Hazlewood is also battling to make it on time,

In case Pat Cummins doesn't get fit in time, either Travis Head or Steve Smith is likely to lead Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Australia captain Pat Cummins is "hugely unlikely" for the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, coach Andrew McDonald said Wednesday. "Pat Cummins hasn't been able to resume any type of bowling so he's heavily unlikely,

Australia captain Pat Cummins is 'heavily unlikely' to board the flight to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as he is yet to recover from ankle injury.

Australia's talismanic Test and ODI captain might have to cheer for his nation from the sidelines during the impending Champions Trophy 2025. Head coach Andrew McDonald said that Cummins is highly unlikely to play in the global event which begins on February 19.