ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Injuries Hit Australia, India & South Africa Ahead of Tournament

Multiple Injuries Before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, From South Africa and India toAustralia.

There are just two weeks remaining until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is returning after an eight-year absence. The tournament will be played in Pakistan, and all the teams have announced their squads. 

The squad announcements and news show that almost half of the team has injury issues with key players. The most significant impact will be seen in Australia and South Africa, while teams like India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and England are also facing injury issues.

Australia: Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood Ruled Out

Australia, the current world champions, won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India and was one of the strongest contenders to win the upcoming Champions Trophy, but the team is facing three major blows as the world Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins and star bowler Josh Hazelwood is all set to be ruled out of the tournament due the injury issue. While earlier teams all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has already been ruled out. 

South Africa: The Injured Pace Battery

South Africa is another team facing several injury issues, particularly with its fast bowlers. Fast bowler Anrich Nortje has back issues and will not be part of the South Africa versus Squad for the Champions Trophy. While pacer Gerald Coetzee was not part of the Champions Trophy due to the injury, as per the reports, he can be seen in the tri-nation series in Pakistan. 

India: Jasprit Bumrah’s Injury 

Jasprit Bumrah, the best bowler in world cricket right now, might be ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy as the bowler is facing back issues since the Border Gavaskar trophy’s last match. The bowler is currently under medical supervision. The team's other key bowler, Mohammed Shami, will also be returning after a year break due to a knee injury and it is still uncertain how much he can contribute with the ball.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan will be missing one of its key spinners, Mujeeb ur Rahma,. Thebowler is currently ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to an elbow injury.

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