Australia include Cummins, Hazlewood in Champions Trophy preliminary squad

Australia include Cummins, Hazlewood in Champions Trophy preliminary squad

Australia have picked Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in their squad for the Champions Trophy, despite the duo being rested for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

• Cummins, currently on paternity leave, will undergo scans for an ankle issue.
• Hazlewood is recovering from a calf injury that ended his participation in the recent Test series against India.

Squad

• Pat Cummins (captain)
• Alex Carey
• Nathan Ellis
• Aaron Hardie
• Josh Hazlewood
• Travis Head
• Josh Inglis
• Marnus Labuschagne
• Mitchell Marsh
• Glenn Maxwell
• Matthew Short
• Steve Smith
• Mitchell Starc
• Marcus Stoinis
• Adam Zampa

Notes

• Nathan Ellis and Mitchell Starc form the pace attack, with Adam Zampa as the only frontline spinner.
• Aaron Hardie and Matthew Short are the allrounders.
• Alex Carey provides a backup wicketkeeping option, as Josh Inglis recovers from a calf injury.
• The preliminary squad can be amended until the tournament starts.

Australia will play a one-off ODI against Sri Lanka, before heading to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. They are in Group B, with England, South Africa, and Afghanistan.