New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Australia were dealt with a heavy blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after the injury-hit two-time former champions are forced to make as many as four replacements. While Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh were all ruled out due to respective injuries, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis' shock retirement from ODIs with immediate effect came as a big blow to the Australian aspirations.

Cricket Australia has time until February 12 to finalise their Champions Trophy 2025 squad after they had initially named their 15-member side on January 13. Notably, February 12 is also the same day when Australia take on Sri Lanka in their first of two ODIs against Sri Lanka, as a preparation for the mega event starting s...