Several notable players will miss the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to various reasons, primarily injuries. The teams do not have any time left to rue their missing players. Despite these absences, the Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an exciting tournament nonetheless.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and Dubai, is one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments of the year. However, several key players from top cricketing nations have been ruled out due to injuries or personal reasons, leaving their teams with big gaps to fill.
India’s Big Loss
India will be without their bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been sidelined due to a back injury suffered during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His absence weakens India’s pace attack significantly.
Australia’s Pace Attack in Shambles
Australia has been hit hardest, missing their entire first-choice pace attack. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are nursing injuries, while Mitchell Starc has withdrawn for personal reasons. Additionally, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has a back injury, and Marcus Stoinis has retired from ODIs. Australia now faces a serious challenge in maintaining its dominance.
Pakistan’s Worry in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan is waiting on the fitness of fast bowler Haris Rauf, who sustained a side strain just before the tournament. Young opener Saim Ayub has also been ruled out due to an ankle injury, weakening Pakistan’s batting depth.
England and New Zealand’s Concerns
England will be without all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who suffered a hamstring injury during their recent tour of India. Meanwhile, New Zealand faces two injury worries—Lockie Ferguson (hamstring injury) and Rachin Ravindra (head injury), with the latter’s participation still uncertain.
South Africa and Afghanistan Also Affected
South Africa’s Anrich Nortje will miss the tournament due to a back injury, and his replacement Gerald Coetzee is also ruled out with a groin injury. Afghanistan’s rising spinner AM Ghazanfar is out due to a spine fracture, a significant blow to their spin department.
Despite these major absences, the Champions Trophy 2025 promises thrilling cricket action as teams adapt and strategize with their available squads. Fans will be eager to see which teams overcome these setbacks to claim the prestigious title.
