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Champions Trophy 2025: 3 Possible Captaincy Replacements In Pat Cummins’ Absence

The 2023 World Cup and World Test Championship winning skipper would play a major role in Australia's quest of winning the only element which is missing in his captaincy.

Champions Trophy 2025: Australian skipper Pat Cummins may be out of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury. Currently, he is suffering from an ankle injury due to which he is unable to bowl. There are only a few days left for the Champions Trophy to begin, so in such a situation, his playing is also being questioned.

Apart from this, there is even one more major problem which looms over Australian cricket team as Pat Cummins is currently the leader of the pack and in absence of him might hamper Australia in the mega event.

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The 2023 World Cup and World Test Championship winning skipper would play a major role in Australia’s quest of winning the only element which is missing in his captaincy. Since 2009, Australia haven’t won a single game in Champions Trophy .

Also Read: Pat Cummins Injury: 3 Possible Replacements For Australian Skipper

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Take a look at 3 probable replacements in Pat Cummins’ absence:

Steve Smith

The go-to-go replacement for Pat Cummins would be Steve Smith. Smith has a vast experience of captaincy and has been a true leader in leading the pack. Currently, Smith is leading the Australian side in Sri Lanka tour, where they are 1-0 ahead. Smith will be a good choice of captaincy.

Travis Head

The swashbuckling left-hand batter, Travis Head who’s known for his sheer batting in all forms of the game, can be a good choice in leading the side.

Glenn Maxwell

The last on this list is “Big Show” Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell has been in the squad for a decade and played pivotal role in Team’s success. Team management might give him an opportunity to lead the side.

Also Read: Australia In BIG Trouble: Key Players Set To Miss Champions Trophy 2025

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Aditya Mallick


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