Pat Cummins Injury Update: Only a few days remain until the start of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, some bad news has emerged from the Australian camp. Veteran captain Pat Cummins, who led the Kangaroos to the 2023 World Cup title, may miss the Champions Trophy 2025 due to an ankle injury.
During the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Test series, Cummins was frequently seen grimacing in pain, though he continued to play. His determined performance helped Australia win the Border-Gavaskar 2024-25. However, his ankle pain has worsened, and if he is unable to recover in time, he could miss out on the Champions Trophy.
Cummins Will Miss Sri Lanka Tour
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, Cricket Australia confirmed that Pat Cummins will miss the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The reason for his absence is that he is about to become a father. Additionally, his ankle will be scanned during this break to assess whether he will be fit to lead Australia in the Champions Trophy.
🚨 CUMMINS DOUBTFUL FOR CT. 🚨
– Pat Cummins uncertain for the 2025 Champions Trophy. He needs to undergo scans on a sore ankle. pic.twitter.com/YwZ77Qqrbn
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 9, 2025
Statement from Chief Selector George Bailey
Former Australia captain and current chief selector, George Bailey, stated: “We will have to wait for the results of the scan and evaluate how his injury is progressing. There’s still some work left, but we will soon have more information on Pat Cummins’ condition.”
Pat Cummins is set to undergo scans on a sore ankle and is no certainty to feature for Australia in the Champions Trophy 😑
More: https://t.co/BFdWV66nXX pic.twitter.com/P75mnrjZ7O
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 9, 2025
How Does the Champions Trophy Begin for Australia?
Australia will kick off their Champions Trophy campaign with a match against England on Saturday, February 22. The two-time winners will then complete their group-stage matches with games against South Africa and Afghanistan the following week. This 50-over tournament is making its return to the international calendar after a break since 2017. Pakistan, the defending champions, will host the tournament after defeating India in the last final.