Welcome Baby Edi
Australian captain Pat Cummins and his wife Becky have announced the birth of their second child, a baby girl named Edi. The couple shared the news on Instagram, expressing their immense joy. Cummins had earlier opted out of Australia’s tour to Sri Lanka to be with his family.
Injury Troubles for Australia
While Cummins celebrates a personal milestone, Australia faces a major crisis ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. Both Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out due to injuries.
Injury Updates
- Pat Cummins – Sidelined with an ankle injury sustained during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- Josh Hazlewood – Out with a hip issue following recent struggles with side and calf strains.
- Mitchell Marsh – Withdrew from the tournament due to a worsening back injury.
- Marcus Stoinis – Announced a shock retirement, further depleting Australia’s squad.
With four key players unavailable, Australia now needs at least two all-rounders to restore balance to the squad. The final team selection will be announced after the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
In August 2012, Cummins earned a spot in Australia’s provisional squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Queensland. That same year, he donned the Australian colors in the T20 World Cup and played for the Sydney Sixers in the Champions League. However, his momentum was halted in November when a stress fracture in his back forced him to miss the 2012/13 home season once again.
What’s Next for Australia?
Following the Champions Trophy, Australia’s next major international fixture is the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord’s in mid-June.
Australia’s Preliminary Squad (Yet to Be Finalized):
- Pat Cummins (c) (Injured)
- Alex Carey
- Nathan Ellis
- Aaron Hardie
- Josh Hazlewood (Injured)
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Glenn Maxwell
- Matt Short
- Steve Smith
- Mitchell Starc
- Marcus Stoinis (Retired)
- Adam Zampa
With crucial gaps to fill, Australia faces tough decisions ahead of the tournament. The team’s final lineup will be crucial in determining their chances at the Champions Trophy.
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