Starc out of Champions Trophy for personal reasons; Smith to lead Australia

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Australia Squad for ICC Men's Champions Trophy

Key Absences

  • Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the tournament due to undisclosed personal reasons.
  • Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are also missing due to injuries.
  • Marcus Stoinis has retired from ODIs, and Mitchell Marsh is injured.

New Additions

  • Ben Dwarshuis: Left-arm seamer to bolster the pace attack.
  • Jake Fraser-McGurk: Explosive batter to strengthen the top order.
  • Spencer Johnson: Left-arm option in the absence of Starc.
  • Tanveer Sangha: Second legspinner added to the squad.
  • Sean Abbott: Pacer to bolster the pace attack.

Squad

  • Steve Smith (c)
  • Sean Abbott
  • Alex Carey
  • Ben Dwarshuis
  • Nathan Ellis
  • Jake Fraser-McGurk
  • Aaron Hardie
  • Travis Head
  • Josh Inglis
  • Spencer Johnson
  • Marnus Labuschagne
  • Glenn Maxwell
  • Tanveer Sangha
  • Matthew Short
  • Adam Zampa
  • Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly


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