More woe for the two-time Champions Trophy winners with left-armer Mitchell Starc the latest player to be ruled out.

Australia are always considered favourites heading into ICC events, but things seem to be a little different this time. The Aussies will look for inspiration from Steve Smith and a bit of magic from their remaining ODI World Cup heroes to win the Champions Trophy for the first time since 2009.

Australia's difficult build-up to the Champions Trophy is hit further by a 49-run defeat by Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy for personal reasons, leaving the squad without its three frontline quicks for the ODI tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

Australia faced another major blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as premium pacer Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the tournament citing

Australia seamer Mitchell Starc opts out of their Champions Trophy squad to continue the two-time winners' disruptive build-up.

Australia selector George Bailey insists he ‘understands and respects’ Mitchell Starc’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming Champions Trophy. The 35-year-old left-armer will not be sharing his reason for pulling out of the tournament and has asked for privacy.