Full squads list for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is being held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from 19 February to 9 March 2025. Squad yet to be named. Squad yet to be named. Squad yet to be named.

If Cummins is indeed ruled out of the competition whose designated hosts are Pakistan, then Bailey will have to name a new skipper. Cummins led Australia brilliantly in the World Cup 2023, where they made a comeback to clinch the title after losing their first two matches.

Australia will look to add another feather to their illustrious cap in the , starting February 19 in Karachi. The two-time champions, having lifted the title in 2006 and 2009, have had their share of success in this prestigious tournament.

South Africa's sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, has added his voice to the growing backlash at Afghanistan's participation in next month's ICC Champions Trophy, comparing the Taliban regime's treatment of women in the country to Apartheid,

South Africa’s Sports Minister has voiced his strong opposition to Afghanistan’s participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy

The statement read, “ Cricket South Africa (CSA) can confirm receiving correspondence from British Member of Parliament Lord Peter Hain urging South Africa to boycott its fixture against Afghanistan at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Tournament scheduled to be staged in Pakistan in February. “