Australia, Champions Trophy

Australia thrashed in final ODI before Champions Trophy
Australia are thrashed by 174 runs by Sri Lanka in their final one-day international before their Champions Trophy opener against England.
Another big name to miss as Australia finalise Champions Trophy squad
More woe for the two-time Champions Trophy winners with left-armer Mitchell Starc the latest player to be ruled out.
Mitchell Starc joins Cummins and Hazlewood on the sidelines for Australia at the Champions Trophy
Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy to leave Australia without any of its three front-line fast bowlers.
Australia's Champions Trophy build-up begins with SL defeat
Australia's difficult build-up to the Champions Trophy is hit further by a 49-run defeat by Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Australia thrashed by Sri Lanka to lose series and continue run of defeats ahead of the Champions Trophy
Sri Lanka beat Australia by 174 runs in the second ODI to wrap up a 2-0 series victory; Australia were bowled out for their lowest ODI total in Asia; Watch the ICC Champions Trophy this month live on
Starc pulls out of Champions Trophy, Smith to lead Australia
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy for personal reasons, leaving the squad without its three frontline quicks for the ODI tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab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's Starc opts out of Champions Trophy
Australia seamer Mitchell Starc opts out of their Champions Trophy squad to continue the two-time winners' disruptive build-up.
Australia selector reacts to Mitchell Starc withdrawing from Champions Trophy
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.
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc to miss Champions Trophy 2025
Australia have suffered another blow ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy with news that experienced quick Mitchell Starc will miss the tournament due to personal reasons.
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Steve Smith optimistic about Champions Trophy despite series loss to Sri Lanka
Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith Was unperturbed about the team's Champions Trophy prospects despite the side suffering a 2-0 ODI series reversal against Sri Lanka.
'Give your Champions Trophy spot to Sri Lanka': Australia ripped to shreds after record 174-run defeat, whitewash vs SL
Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka’s top order laid a solid foundation before wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis stole the show ...
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Sri Lanka, Failed To Qualify For Champions Trophy 2025, Whitewash Australia In ODI Series
In the absence of big names, Australia testing their lineup for next week's Champions Trophy were bundled out for a meager ...
Steve Smith admits to be outplayed by Sri Lanka ahead of Champions Trophy
Australia captain Steve Smith acknowledged being outplayed by Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the series. The visitors ...
Does Anyone Care About Cricket’s Odd One Out, The Champions Trophy?
The ICC Champions Trophy is back for the first time since 2017. The 'Mini World Cup' has had a stop-start existence in ...
Australia suffer biggest ODI defeat against Sri Lanka, lose series 2-0 ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
Australia's 174-run defeat marked their biggest ODI defeat by runs against Sri Lanka on Friday, eclipsing an 82-run loss at ...
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 history: Winners, India vs Pakistan, top players
A lookback at biggest talking points and the moments that mattered the most in the tournament’s 27-year history.
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Australia's challenge to overcome key injuries at Champions Trophy: Team preview
As the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 champions, Australia are expected to be in the mix for Champions Trophy glory, but will injuries to key personnel affect their chances?