Champions Trophy 2025: Setback for Australia

Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on
Steve Smith could remain in the hot seat as Australian captain with Pat Cummins "hugely unlikely" to play in the Champions Trophy.
Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins
Senior Australia player Steve Smith is ready to captain the team in Champions Trophy, in case Pat Cummins is ruled out of the tournament. Speaking ahead of the 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka, Smith said that he loved captaining in subcontinental conditions.
Cummins 'heavily unlikely' for Champions Trophy, Smith or Head to lead Australia
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,
Cummins' injury could keep Smith captaining Australia
Steve Smith could remain in the hot seat as Australian captain with Pat Cummins "hugely unlikely" to play in the Champions Trophy.
Cummins highly unlikely for ICC Champions Trophy; Head, Smith likely captaincy candidates
Australian captain Pat Cummins is highly unlikely for the ICC Champions Trophy due to his ankle issue, with Steve Smith and Travis Head as big candidates for captaincy, revealed coach Andrew McDonald,
Travis Head vs Steve Smith for Australia captaincy at Champions Trophy? Pat Cummins' injury fresh blow for world champs
Australia may be without their ODI captain Pat Cummins at the Champions Trophy, with the bowler still nursing an ankle issue.
Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins 'heavily unlikely' to feature; Travis Head, Steve Smith in captaincy race
Australia cricket team could be handed a major blow in their preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025 as skipper Pat Cummins could be unfit due to an ankle injury. Speaking on Wednesday (Feb 5), head coach Andrew McDonald insisted that Cummins is “heavily unlikely to feature for Australia having missed the Sri Lanka tour as well.
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Steve Smith breaks this unique record of Ricky Ponting (Tests)
Steve Smith, the stand-in captain of the Australian cricket team, has created a new record in Test cricket. He has now taken more catches than any other Australian player in the longest format. Smith ...
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Steve Smith's Historic Test Feat: A Tribute to Australia’s Batting Maestro
Steve Smith reached a landmark by scoring his 35th Test century and becoming the fourth Australian to surpass 10,000 Test ...
Australia batter Smith passes 10,000 Test runs
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Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka
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