Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub could be out of cricket up to six weeks and maybe ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 beginning on February 19.

Full squads list for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is being held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from 19 February to 9 March 2025. Squad yet to be named.

If Cummins is indeed ruled out of the competition whose designated hosts are Pakistan, then Bailey will have to name a new skipper. Cummins led Australia brilliantly in the World Cup 2023, where they made a comeback to clinch the title after losing their first two matches.

Australia will look to add another feather to their illustrious cap in the , starting February 19 in Karachi. The two-time champions, having lifted the title in 2006 and 2009, have had their share of success in this prestigious tournament.