Australia announces squad for Champions Trophy

Canberra: Australia has announced its initial 15-member squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy.

Pat Cummins will lead the Australian cricket team in the Champions Trophy, which will begin in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 19.

Experienced batsman Travis Head and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis have returned to the ODI team.

The Australian squad for the Champions Trophy includes Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Ingles, Marnus Labuschagne, and Mitchell Marsh.

Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa have also been included in the 15-member squad.

 

 

 

 

 

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This 15-member squad will also play in the ODI series against Sri Lanka before the Champions Trophy.