Australia captain Pat Cummins is in doubt for the Champions Trophy after it was revealed that he had been managing an ankle problem during the Test series against India. It was confirmed on Thursday that Cummins would miss the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka (paternity leave) and will undergo scans on his ankle in the coming days to determine whether he will be able to lead the team in the Champions Trophy,

The Australian cricket team have been dealt a massive blow as it was revealed that captain Pat Cummins was managing an ankle injury during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, and could miss this year’s Champions Trophy.

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins is uncertain about his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Cummins was reportedly managing an ankle injury throughout the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins's availability for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is currently hanging in balance as he is set to undergo scans for a sore ankle, which he sustained during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Pat Cummins' fitness was further questioned when George Bailey disclosed that he had dealt with an ankle problem during the Test summer.

Pat Cummins is in doubt to play for Australia in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy tournament after being struck down with an ankle issue.

Melbourne: Australia's chairman of selectors, George Bailey, has provided an update on the fitness of Pat Cummins, raising concerns over the Australian skipper's availability for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

After thrashing India at home in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australia will next travel to Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series. The series holds less importance as the Aussies have made it to the World Test Championship 2025 final.