The Champions Trophy is just 21 days away and the excitement for this tournament is at its peak. Champions Trophy 2025 starts from February 19 to March 9. This time the tournament is hosted by Pakistan and Dubai. 
Team Australia has geared up for this event and they have announced their Championship Trophy squad on January 13.

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The Champions Trophy tournament consists of the top 8 Icc-ranked teams. These 8 teams are separated into 2 groups A and B. Australia are placed into B group along with South Africa, Afghanistan, and England which is considered as the most challenging group

Australia  Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

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Australian team consists of that firepower which can come as favourites in the championship. It's been a 15-year-long gap where they have won the Champions Trophy. In the squad, Pat Cummins was once again named as the captain of the team who have won the World Cup 2023 in India and the recent BGT series win after 10 long years. Pat Cummins recently had an ankle injury playing the BGT series which was subject to case whether he will be part of the Champions Trophy or not. But the inclusion of his name has ended the speculation. 

Roles And Venues

Wicket Keepers

Alex Carey                
Josh Inglis
Travis Head      
Steve Smith

Top Orders

Mathew Short
Marnus Labuschagne
Mitchell Marsh

All-Rounders

Glenn Maxwell
Aaron Hardie
Marcus Stonnis
Pat Cummins( captain)

Bowlers

Nathan Ellis
Josh Hazelwood
Adam Zampa

Venues
22 February - Australia vs England, Lahore
25 February - Australia vs South Africa, Rawalpindi
28 February - Australia vs Afghanistan, Lahore

Strongest Playing 11 for Australia

Travis Head
Alex Carey ( Wicket Keeper) 
Marnus Labuschagne
Steve Smith
Glenn Maxwell
Mitchell Marsh
Marcus Stonnis
Pat Cummins (Captain) 
Hazelwood
Nathan Ellis
Adam Zampa