The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is shaping up to be an exciting tournament, but unfortunately, several key players will be missing due to injuries or personal reasons. These absences could significantly impact their respective teams. Below is a comprehensive list of cricketers who will not be participating in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Afghanistan
AM Ghazanfar (Fractured Vertebrae)
AM Ghazanfar sustained a fractured vertebrae during Afghanistan’s tour to Zimbabwe in December 2024. His injury has ruled him out of the Champions Trophy, leaving Afghanistan without a crucial part of their squad.
Australia
Pat Cummins & Josh Hazlewood (Managing Injuries)
Australia’s pace duo, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, will be absent as they continue to manage ongoing injuries. Their absence is a huge blow to Australia’s bowling attack.
Mitchell Starc (Personal Reasons)
Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the tournament due to personal reasons, further depleting Australia’s fast-bowling resources.
Marcus Stoinis (Retired from ODIs)
Marcus Stoinis announced his retirement from ODIs on February 6, just after being named in Australia’s provisional squad. This leaves Australia with fewer all-round options.
Mitchell Marsh (Back Injury)
Mitchell Marsh has been struggling with a back injury and is unlikely to recover in time for the tournament, further weakening Australia’s middle order.
England
Jacob Bethell (Hamstring Injury)
Jacob Bethell suffered a hamstring injury during England’s white-ball tour of India and has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy.
India
Jasprit Bumrah (Back Issue)
Jasprit Bumrah sustained a back injury during the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January. His absence will be a significant setback for India’s bowling attack.
New Zealand
Lockie Ferguson (Hamstring Injury)
Lockie Ferguson picked up a hamstring injury while playing in the ILT20 in early February, casting doubt over his availability.
Rachin Ravindra (Head Injury)
Rachin Ravindra was struck on the forehead while fielding against Pakistan on February 8. He subsequently missed New Zealand’s next game on February 10. The team is waiting on his fitness ahead of the tournament.
Pakistan
Haris Rauf (Side Strain)
Haris Rauf suffered a low-grade side strain just 11 days before the Champions Trophy. Pakistan’s management will be closely monitoring his recovery.
South Africa
Anrich Nortje (Back Trouble)
Anrich Nortje has not played any competitive cricket since December 2024 due to back trouble and has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy.
Gerald Coetzee (Groin Injury)
Gerald Coetzee was set to replace Nortje but unfortunately suffered a groin injury, ruling him out as well.
*The list only includes players who were named in their team’s provisional 15 in January and missed out later.
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