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Cricket Australia has announced his 15-man squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025a tournament that will take place in a hybrid mode that will be co-organized by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9. While the squad includes a mix of seasoned campaigners and promising new faces, some notable names have been omitted from the victorious ODI World Cup 2023 squad.
Australia’s triumph in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 was historic, marking their sixth title and cementing their position as cricket’s giants. However, some key players from this championship-winning team have not been included in the Champions Trophy line-up.
3 players excluded from Australia’s 2025 Champions Trophy squad after 2023 World Cup triumph
1. Sean Abbott
Sean Abbotta 32-year-old bowler, featured briefly in the ODI World Cup 2023. He played only one match against Bangladeshintervening for Mitchell Starc, where he put up a commendable performance taking two wickets. Despite this, Abbott has not been included in the Champions Trophy squad, likely due to his recent performances. His last ODI appearance was against Pakistan in November 2024, and the selectors seem to have opted for new options in his role.
2. Cameron Green
Cameron Greena promising 25-year-old batsman, he played three matches during the 2023 World Cup, scoring 63 runs with a top score of 47. However, his bowling form was underwhelming as he failed to get any harbor A stress fracture in his lower back has further hampered his participation, and his last ODI match was against England in September 2024. Green’s absence from the Champions Trophy squad is a blow, but his injury situation made his exclusion inevitable.
3. David Warner
David Warnerone of the standout performers in the 2023 World Cup, is also absent from the Champions Trophy 2025 squad. However, his exclusion comes on his own terms as he retired from ODI cricket after the Australia’s triumphant World Cup final against India. Warner was instrumental in Australia’s success, amassing 535 runs in 11 matches, including two centuries. His retirement marks the end of an illustrious ODI career, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations.
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New faces and returning stars
The 2025 squad reflects a shift towards a younger and more dynamic lineup. Short Matthew i Aaron Hardie have received their first call-ups, signaling Australia’s intent to groom new talent for the future. Both players bring versatility, with Short known for his explosive batting and Hardie excelling as an all-rounder.
Also right arm medium fast bowler Nathan Ellis returns after last playing an ODI in September 2023 against south africa. Ellis’ inclusion highlights the selectors’ focus on improving the team’s bowling depth for the tournament.
