Australia announced their 15-man preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy next month, featuring Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood despite their injuries. The squad, a blend of experience and youth, reflects readiness for varying conditions in Pakistan, where the tournament will be held.

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• Pat Cummins (C) and Josh Hazlewood included despite injury concerns; both missed the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.
• Cummins is on paternity leave and undergoing scans for a lingering ankle issue; Hazlewood is recovering from a calf injury sustained during the Test series against India.
• Preliminary squad features Nathan Ellis and Mitchell Starc as pace attack options; Adam Zampa remains the sole frontline spinner.
• Aaron Hardie and Matthew Short included as all-rounder options.
• Wicketkeepers Alex Carey and Josh Inglis provide backup; Inglis is recovering from a calf niggle.
• The squad is largely drawn from Australia’s successful UK tour and recent home series against Pakistan.
• Australia is in Group B, facing England (Feb 22), South Africa (Feb 25), and Afghanistan (Feb 28).
• Teams can amend their preliminary squad before the tournament begins as per ICC rules.
• Australia plays a one-off ODI against Sri Lanka after their two-Test series before heading to Pakistan.