Australia’s key all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has suddenly announced his immediate retirement from ODI cricket ahead of the Champions Trophy and Cricket Australia will now announce the name of a replacement player in his place.
Now, Australian cricket team chief selector George Bailey has said that Australian captain Pat Cummins and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood have also been dropped from the ICC Champions Trophy squad.
Key player in the Australian team for the Champions Trophy announces immediate retirement from ODIs
Chief selector George Bailey said that all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has already been dropped from the squad due to fitness problems.
Australia had to make four changes to the preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy.
Australia will finalize the squad at the end of the Test against Sri Lanka.
Cricket Australia’s chief selector says that Pat Cummins has not recovered from an ankle injury while Josh Hazlewood is suffering from a hip problem, and the fast bowlers still need time to rehab.
Chief selector George Bailey said that unfortunately Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh are facing injuries, and these players could not be fully fit before the Champions Trophy.