Champions Trophy 2025 Squads: Australia, England, South Africa & More

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Announced Squads

As of January 13, 2025, several national cricket boards have announced their squads for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

Below is a summary of the squads announced so far:

Australia

Australia has named a 15-man squad for the tournament, with Pat Cummins returning as captain despite an ankle injury. Notable inclusions are:

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

South Africa

South Africa’s 15-man squad features 10 players from their 2023 World Cup lineup. Key players include:

  • Temba Bavuma (c)
  • Anrich Nortje
  • Lungi Ngidi
  • Kagiso Rabada
  • Marco Jansen
  • Heinrich Klaasen
  • Quinton de Kock
  • David Miller
  • Rassie van der Dussen
  • Aiden Markram

Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s 15-member squad includes the return of opener Ibrahim Zadran after ankle surgery. The squad comprises:

  • Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Ibrahim Zadran
  • Rahmat Shah
  • Najibullah Zadran
  • Mohammad Nabi
  • Rashid Khan
  • Naveen-ul-Haq
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi
  • Mujeeb Ur Rahman
  • Azmatullah Omarzai
  • Gulbadin Naib
  • Riaz Hassan
  • Noor Ahmad
  • AM Ghaznafar

Bangladesh

Bangladesh has announced their squad, notably excluding veterans Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das. The squad includes:

  • Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
  • Soumya Sarkar
  • Tanzid Hasan
  • Tawhid Hridoy
  • Mushfiqur Rahim
  • Mahmudullah
  • Jaker Ali Anik
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz
  • Rishad Hossain
  • Taskin Ahmed
  • Mustafizur Rahman
  • Parvez Hossain Emon
  • Nasum Ahmed
  • Tanzim Hasan Sakib
  • Nahid Rana

England

England’s squad for the Champions Trophy includes:

  • Jos Buttler (c)
  • Ben Duckett
  • Harry Brook
  • Joe Root
  • Jacob Bethell
  • Liam Livingstone
  • Brydon Carse
  • Jamie Overton
  • Jamie Smith
  • Philip Salt
  • Adil Rashid
  • Gus Atkinson
  • Mark Wood
  • Saqib Mahmood
  • Jofra Archer

New Zealand

New Zealand’s 15-man squad is as follows:

  • Mitchell Santner (c)
  • Kane Williamson
  • Mark Chapman
  • Rachin Ravindra
  • Will Young
  • Daryl Mitchell
  • Glenn Phillips
  • Michael Bracewell
  • Nathan Smith
  • Devon Conway
  • Tom Latham
  • Ben Sears
  • Lockie Ferguson
  • Matt Henry
  • William O’Rourke

India and Pakistan

India and Pakistan have yet to announce their squads. India’s announcement is expected by January 18 or 19, while Pakistan, as the host nation, is also expected to reveal their lineup soon.

Tournament Overview

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will feature eight teams divided into two groups:

  • Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
  • Group B: South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England

The tournament will commence on February 19, 2025, and promises exciting matchups throughout the competition.

 

Alex Carter

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